Fuel Injection Rail problems of the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated upon entering the vehicle, there was a strong gasoline odor. Additionally, the vehicle experienced a rough start. The electronic power control (epc) and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle; however, the gas odor became stronger and stronger while driving and the vehicle would not exceed 20 mph. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact’s father met her on the side of the road and upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that gasoline was leaking out of the fuel rail upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel rail needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 20v648000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall and recall repairs were completed one time free of charge. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised as the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.