The problem
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.0l engine with 147 kw May have a vacuum line that May fracture and become disconnected at low ambient temperatures.
The risk
If this happens, the brake power assist can become inoperative, and the driver will experience increased effort to apply the brakes possibly increasing vehicle stopping distance. This could lead to a crash without warning.
The fix
Dealers will install the newly designed vacuum line. The recall began on January 12, 2007. Owners May contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 06V-472 (06V472000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | P7 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum |
| Report date | December 12, 2006 |
| Owners notified | January 12, 2007 |
| Vehicles affected | 58,800 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the brakes
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 06V-472 repair free?
Yes. Volkswagen dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install the newly designed vacuum line. The recall began on January 12, 2007. Owners May contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 58,800 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.