NHTSA Recall 10V621000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V621000; Date: Dec. 10, 2010
If chafing occurs, there is the potential for a fuel leak to develop. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Volkswagen Beetle; 2007 Volkswagen Beetle; 2008 Volkswagen Beetle; 2009 Volkswagen Beetle; 2010 Volkswagen Beetle; 2006 Volkswagen Jetta; 2007 Volkswagen Jetta; 2008 Volkswagen Jetta; 2009 Volkswagen Jetta; 2010 Volkswagen Jetta; 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit; 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit; 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 228,236
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 jetta, new beetle, new beetle convertible, model year 2009 jetta sportwagen and model year 2007-2009 rabbit vehicles equipped with 2. 5l engines. The jetta, jetta sportwagen, and rabbit vehicles may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against an underhood fuel supply line. The new beetle and the new beetle convertible vehicles may have a fastening clamp on a hydraulic hose of the power steering system that may be located in an improper position which could cause chafing against an underhood fuel supply line.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the underhood fuel line. Additionally, depending on the vehicle model, dealers will either remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir, or inspect the position of the fastening clamp and adjust the related fastening clamp into the correct position. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before January 31, 2011. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Recall Notes:
Volkswagen safety recall no. 20i4/u1. Owners 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: Jan 31, 2011
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