DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: POWER ASSIST: VACUUM

Description
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.  

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install the newly designed vacuum line.  The recall began on january 12, 2007.  Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.

Notes
Volkswagen recall no.  P7.  Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: MOTOR

Description
On certain '6' generation passenger vehicles, the wiper motor may fail during heavy rain due to excessive moisture entering the wiper motor.  If this happens, the wipers can become inoperative.  

Consequence
This could lead to reduced visibility increasing the risk of a crash without warning.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a special cover and sealing kit.  The recall began on january 12, 2007.  Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.

Notes
Volkswagen recall no.  P6.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to safercar.gov.