Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2000-03-20.
Recall campaignNHTSA 00V084000
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
11,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-03-20
Owners notified
2001-03-22
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL FEED LINE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE DELIVERED BY THE SUPPLIER FOR USE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
Safety risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL FEED LINE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 2001.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 AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.