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  Defect Investigation of Fuel Tank Puncture

Investigation of Fuel Tank Puncture

Subject: Fuel tank puncture
Components covered:
  • Vehicle speed control linkages
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Dec. 28, 2000. It was closed on Jan. 29, 2002. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
It allege that the fuel tank and fuel fill pipe puncture from tire blow-out
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1993 Volkswagen Jetta
  • 1994 Volkswagen Jetta
  • 1995 Volkswagen Jetta
  • 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
  • 1997 Volkswagen Jetta
  • 1998 Volkswagen Jetta
  • 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
  • 2000 Volkswagen Jetta
  • 1993 Volkswagen Passat
  • 1994 Volkswagen Passat
  • 1995 Volkswagen Passat
  • 1996 Volkswagen Passat
  • 1997 Volkswagen Passat
  • 1998 Volkswagen Passat
  • 1999 Volkswagen Passat
  • 2000 Volkswagen Passat

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