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07-08-2005, 12:41 PM
VW Recalls 39,583 Jettas in the US for Possible Problems in Fuel Tube Line
AFX News Limited - July 8, 2005
Motor Trend
Volkswagen AG has recalled 39,583 Jettas in the US because of possible problems in a fuel tube line, a company spokesman said.
He said the Jettas model was launched in the US last March.
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Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
VOLKSWAGEN / NEW JETTA 2005
Manufacturer : VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V305000
Recall Date : JUN 28, 2005
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND
FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 39583
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L GASOLINE ENGINE, A FUEL SUPPLY LINE CLAMP LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY NOT BE POSITIONED PROPERLY AND COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY LINE CLAMP AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE CLAMP. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
Notes:
VW RECALL NO. M1. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
AFX News Limited - July 8, 2005
Motor Trend
Volkswagen AG has recalled 39,583 Jettas in the US because of possible problems in a fuel tube line, a company spokesman said.
He said the Jettas model was launched in the US last March.
Copyright 2005 AFX News Limited. All Rights Reserved.
--------------------------------------------------------------
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
VOLKSWAGEN / NEW JETTA 2005
Manufacturer : VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V305000
Recall Date : JUN 28, 2005
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND
FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 39583
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L GASOLINE ENGINE, A FUEL SUPPLY LINE CLAMP LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY NOT BE POSITIONED PROPERLY AND COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY LINE CLAMP AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE CLAMP. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
Notes:
VW RECALL NO. M1. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.