Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V156000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V156000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 412,000 affected units, UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELDS/FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Volkswagen is recalling 412,000 my 1999-2005 passat (5th generation) vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and produced after june 14, 1999. these vehicles may have an underbody heat shield that can become damaged. in addition, affected vehicles with automatic or manual transmissions may have a fuel line (1.8t engines only) or fuel tank ventilation valve (4motion/all wheel drive only) that can leak due to fracture.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install additional underbody heat shields on vehicles with automatic transmissions to cover the possibly damaged areas and flash all 1.8t engines with a precautionary software update. Dealers will also inspect and adjust the fuel line routing on 1.8t vehicles and the fuel tank ventilation valve on 4motion/all wheel drive vehicles, and replace components if necessary free of charge. the recall began on june 13, 2008. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V156000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-04-07T00:00:00

Subject: Underbody heat shields/fuel system components

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 412,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 26E5/R5

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volkswagen is recalling 412,000 my 1999-2005 passat (5th generation) vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and produced after june 14, 1999. these vehicles may have an underbody heat shield that can become damaged. in addition, affected vehicles with automatic or manual transmissions may have a fuel line (1.8t engines only) or fuel tank ventilation valve (4motion/all wheel drive only) that can leak due to fracture.

Consequence Summary: A heat shield that may contact the exhaust system can result in a vehicle fire. in addition, a fuel leak from a fuel line or fuel tank ventilation valve, in the presence of an ignition source, can lead to a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install additional underbody heat shields on vehicles with automatic transmissions to cover the possibly damaged areas and flash all 1.8t engines with a precautionary software update. Dealers will also inspect and adjust the fuel line routing on 1.8t vehicles and the fuel tank ventilation valve on 4motion/all wheel drive vehicles, and replace components if necessary free of charge. the recall began on june 13, 2008. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V156000

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