Nature of Defect:
1. FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK
Recall
Number:
02V026000
Dates
Manufactured:
AUG 1996 to
DEC 1998
Number of
Vehicles Affected:
311047
Date
Owners Notified On:
N/A
Vehicle:
1997 Volkswagen Jetta
Defect Description:
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.
Consequence of Defect:
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
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.