Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

NHTSA recall 02V026000 · announced January 25, 2002 · filed by Volkswagen Of America,inc · 487,284 units affected

The problem

ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CAN SUFFER ABRASION DAMAGE IF THE REAR TIRE GOES FLAT AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNTIL THE TIRE DISINTEGRATES.

The risk

FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL FIT PASSAT VEHICLES WITH A NEW WHEEL HOUSE LINER THAT WILL BETTER PROTECT THE CAR'S FILLER NECK. JETTA VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH A DIFFERENT METAL SHIELD DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ABRASION PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF TIRE DISINTEGRATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 13, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio
• 1997 Volkswagen Jetta
• 1998 Volkswagen Jetta
• 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
• 1998 Volkswagen Passat
• 1999 Volkswagen Passat
• 2000 Volkswagen Passat
• 2001 Volkswagen Passat
• 2002 Volkswagen Passat
• 2003 Volkswagen Passat

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.