Tank Assembly problems of the 2000 Volkswagen Passat

Tl the contact owns a 2000 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle after being parked overnight, he noticed a fuel odor. The contact stated that the fuel tank was half empty after being refilled. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic and was informed that the seam in the fuel tank was fractured which caused the fuel leak. The fuel tank was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Streaming gasoline leak inboard of the rear quarter panel on the passenger side when the engine starts. After operating for a time (20 min or more) the leak stops and does not reappear until the car has been sitting for several days without running. This condition has been in existence for about five years, but neither the vw dealer where I bought the car, nor an independent garage was able to find it (by the time I got it into the shop, the leak was gone and the gas had evaporated). It has gradually worsened, though, and last week I took it to the nearest vw dealer. When they detected the strong odor of gas, they parked it in an isolated area. The next day they called and told me that the "rollover" valve was defective and that the car needed a new gas tank. It is currently in the shop at drew Volkswagen in la mesa, CA, awaiting parts. When it occurs, this is a very substantial leak with gas streaming onto the ground.

Events leading to failure. First the fuel tank door switch became inoperable forcing me to remove the opening mechanism which allowed me to open it manually. Two days later the alarm began to sound on it's own, and did so for at least 8 hours or more. By the end of the night the car would not turn over and all the functions in the drivers side door as well as the alarm, ceased to operate apart from the locks. I had to remove the drivers side seat and carpet to access the convenience control module and subsequent wiring, while underneath the carpet I tried to suction up as much moisture as I could off the bottom of the floor and out of the padding. As of know I am quoted to purchase a new convenience control module to correct the situation.

The contact owns a 2000 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the vehicle will not read the amount of fuel that is present in the fuel tank. The failure is caused by a fuel sender malfunction. The dealer and the manufacturer referenced recall # 01v157000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). They stated that once a recall repair is performed, they do not perform the repair again. The contact's vehicle was not included in the recall. The current mileage is 40,000 and failure mileage was 38,000. Updated 01-14-08. The consumer stated he is experiencing problems again. Updated 12/12/07.

Fuel level sending unit reading wrong causing fuel to run out causing a hazardous situation on the road. This is identified in 01v157000. My car is vw Passat glx 2000 listed on the campaign, but manufacturer and dealer say not included in this campaign. I need to cover the repair myself which is a shame. Old part is available.

The dealerships stated recall 01v157000 concerning fuel sending unit expired, and dealership will not repair the vehicle free of charge. Lithia auto group, 775-852-3300, reno,nevada.

The fuel gauge indicated fuel wan the vehicle, however there was no fuel and the vehicle ran out of gas. The vehicle was not included in recall number. 01v157000.

Check engine light keeps coming on along with emissions workshop lights; gas tank, vacumn pump and sensors all replaced but still this problem continues.

Had received recall notice #00v1471000. Contacted dealership several times before appointment was given. After taking vehicle to dealership for repairs,had to wait. Was informed repairs were done. One (1) week later, vehicle ran out of gas. Had vehicle towed to dealership, where repairs were done. Mechanic indicated that gas gauge was defective and needed replacing.