NHTSA Campaign Id 07V284000; Date: Jun. 25, 2007
If this happens, the chafing has the potential to cause a fuel leak over time. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:2006 Volkswagen Jetta
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 58,900
Recall Summary:Certain vehicles equipped with 2. 5l gasoline engines may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against the underhood fuel supply line.
How to Fix:Dealers will remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir and will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the underhood fuel supply line. The recall began on August 24, 2007. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-893-5298.
Recall Notes:Vw recall no. N8. 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 24, 2007
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