{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2008183","date":"2008-05-23","owner_notified":null,"manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"On certain Passat and Passat wagon, the Engine Control Module (ECM) contains software that may not properly control engine speed with the air conditioning turned on.  The ECM may briefly increase engine RPM and vehicle speed.  A vehicle surge caused by an unexpected increase in engine RPM may surprise the vehicle operator and can result in a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death.  Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, update the ECM software.","consequence":null,"remedy":null,"notes":null,"mfr_campaign":"R7","part_number":null,"units":141,"completion":null,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","french":{"component":"Moteur","notification":"Sécurité - fabricant","summary":"Sur certaines Passat et Passat familiale, le module de commande du moteur comporte un logiciel qui pourrait ne pas commander adéquatement le régime du moteur lorsque le climatiseur fonctionne. Le module de commande du moteur pourrait brièvement augmenter le régime du moteur et la vitesse du véhicule. Une surtension causée par une augmentation inattendue du régime du moteur pourrait surprendre le conducteur du véhicule et causer un accident, endommager des biens matériels, blesser quelqu'un ou entraîner des pertes de vie. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront inspecter et, le cas échéant, mettre à jour le logiciel du module de commande électronique."},"vehicles":[{"year":2008,"make":"VOLKSWAGEN","model":"PASSAT","vehicle_id":"2008_volkswagen_passat","match":"exact","built_from":null,"built_to":null}],"may_apply":true,"as_of":"2026-10-19","lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."],"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2008183"}