Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V156000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 06/01/1999 to 05/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 412000 | 06/13/2008 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/07/2008 | 04/07/2008 | |||||||
| 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vwoa recall no. 26e5/r5.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V157000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 09/01/1999 to 12/29/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 70000 | 05/01/2001 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/03/2001 | 05/18/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. sulfur in fuel interacts with certain additives found in widely available gasoline causing sulfur to become deposited on the contact points of three fuel sending units mounted inside the fuel tank. this could cause the fuel gauge to read full while the fuel tank may not in fact be full or could be empty. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Running out of fuel without warning while the fuel gauge indicates that there is sufficient fuel in the tank lead to safety problems. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the existing fuel level sending units and replace them with fuel level sending units using a new alloy composed of gold, silver, and a small amount of nickel, which will not chemically react with sulfur. vw/audi will also call back vehicles that were repaired under a previous recall last june in order to install the updated fuel sending units nhtsa 00v137/audi lb). owner notification began may 1, 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 1-866-892-2834. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V026000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 04/01/1997 to 08/31/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 487284 | 06/13/2003 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/25/2002 | 01/26/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Fuel leakage can occur increasing the risk of a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| PE08008 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/31/2008 | 05/30/2008 | FUEL TANK LEAK | 08V156000 | |
| Volkswagen (vw) is recalling certain vw passat 4motion and audi a6 quattro and allroad quattro all-wheel drive passenger cars.vw vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from november 22, 2000 through may 31, 2005 and audi vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from june 2, 2001 to june 1, 2005.the nhtsa recall number for the vw vehicles is 08v-156 (vw also is correcting defects related to heat shield and fuel line hazards for these vehicles and for 1999-2000 passats in this recall action.)the nhtsa recall number for the audi vehicles is 08v-157.since 2006, odi has received 17 complaints of fuel leaking from the subject vehicles' fuel tanks.the 400 complaints shown above may include duplicate reports to odi and the manufacturer. while the consequence (fuel leaks from the top of the tank) is similar for both the passat and audi subject vehicles, differences in design and construction require a different remedy for each vehicle.on the passats, the ventilation line could have been installed improperly with tension and with an incorrectly positioned cable tie.the tension could cause cracked or broken nipples on the fuel tank rollover valve.on the audi vehicles, a material change (effective june 2, 2001) with different aging characteristics used for the rollover valve and the use of an inflexible aluminum ventilation line could cause cracking of the nipple on the rollover valve.vw is recalling all vehicles subject to these defects.it will inspect passats to ensure that the vent line is tension free and correct the installation if tension is found.if a crack or fuel leak is found, vw will replace the fuel tank.audi will repair all subject vehicles by reinforcing the fuel tank rollover valve with an epoxy adhesive.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| PE08008 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/31/2008 | 05/30/2008 | FUEL TANK LEAK | 08V157000 | |
| Volkswagen (vw) is recalling certain vw passat 4motion and audi a6 quattro and allroad quattro all-wheel drive passenger cars.vw vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from november 22, 2000 through may 31, 2005 and audi vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from june 2, 2001 to june 1, 2005.the nhtsa recall number for the vw vehicles is 08v-156 (vw also is correcting defects related to heat shield and fuel line hazards for these vehicles and for 1999-2000 passats in this recall action.)the nhtsa recall number for the audi vehicles is 08v-157.since 2006, odi has received 17 complaints of fuel leaking from the subject vehicles' fuel tanks.the 400 complaints shown above may include duplicate reports to odi and the manufacturer. while the consequence (fuel leaks from the top of the tank) is similar for both the passat and audi subject vehicles, differences in design and construction require a different remedy for each vehicle.on the passats, the ventilation line could have been installed improperly with tension and with an incorrectly positioned cable tie.the tension could cause cracked or broken nipples on the fuel tank rollover valve.on the audi vehicles, a material change (effective june 2, 2001) with different aging characteristics used for the rollover valve and the use of an inflexible aluminum ventilation line could cause cracking of the nipple on the rollover valve.vw is recalling all vehicles subject to these defects.it will inspect passats to ensure that the vent line is tension free and correct the installation if tension is found.if a crack or fuel leak is found, vw will replace the fuel tank.audi will repair all subject vehicles by reinforcing the fuel tank rollover valve with an epoxy adhesive.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | ||||||
| PE08008 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/31/2008 | 05/30/2008 | FUEL TANK LEAK | 08V157000 | |
| Volkswagen (vw) is recalling certain vw passat 4motion and audi a6 quattro and allroad quattro all-wheel drive passenger cars.vw vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from november 22, 2000 through may 31, 2005 and audi vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from june 2, 2001 to june 1, 2005.the nhtsa recall number for the vw vehicles is 08v-156 (vw also is correcting defects related to heat shield and fuel line hazards for these vehicles and for 1999-2000 passats in this recall action.)the nhtsa recall number for the audi vehicles is 08v-157.since 2006, odi has received 17 complaints of fuel leaking from the subject vehicles' fuel tanks.the 400 complaints shown above may include duplicate reports to odi and the manufacturer. while the consequence (fuel leaks from the top of the tank) is similar for both the passat and audi subject vehicles, differences in design and construction require a different remedy for each vehicle.on the passats, the ventilation line could have been installed improperly with tension and with an incorrectly positioned cable tie.the tension could cause cracked or broken nipples on the fuel tank rollover valve.on the audi vehicles, a material change (effective june 2, 2001) with different aging characteristics used for the rollover valve and the use of an inflexible aluminum ventilation line could cause cracking of the nipple on the rollover valve.vw is recalling all vehicles subject to these defects.it will inspect passats to ensure that the vent line is tension free and correct the installation if tension is found.if a crack or fuel leak is found, vw will replace the fuel tank.audi will repair all subject vehicles by reinforcing the fuel tank rollover valve with an epoxy adhesive.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| PE08008 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/31/2008 | 05/30/2008 | FUEL TANK LEAK | 08V156000 | |
| Volkswagen (vw) is recalling certain vw passat 4motion and audi a6 quattro and allroad quattro all-wheel drive passenger cars.vw vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from november 22, 2000 through may 31, 2005 and audi vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from june 2, 2001 to june 1, 2005.the nhtsa recall number for the vw vehicles is 08v-156 (vw also is correcting defects related to heat shield and fuel line hazards for these vehicles and for 1999-2000 passats in this recall action.)the nhtsa recall number for the audi vehicles is 08v-157.since 2006, odi has received 17 complaints of fuel leaking from the subject vehicles' fuel tanks.the 400 complaints shown above may include duplicate reports to odi and the manufacturer. while the consequence (fuel leaks from the top of the tank) is similar for both the passat and audi subject vehicles, differences in design and construction require a different remedy for each vehicle.on the passats, the ventilation line could have been installed improperly with tension and with an incorrectly positioned cable tie.the tension could cause cracked or broken nipples on the fuel tank rollover valve.on the audi vehicles, a material change (effective june 2, 2001) with different aging characteristics used for the rollover valve and the use of an inflexible aluminum ventilation line could cause cracking of the nipple on the rollover valve.vw is recalling all vehicles subject to these defects.it will inspect passats to ensure that the vent line is tension free and correct the installation if tension is found.if a crack or fuel leak is found, vw will replace the fuel tank.audi will repair all subject vehicles by reinforcing the fuel tank rollover valve with an epoxy adhesive.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 05/16/2011 | 198000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkwagen passat. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, he would smell a strong odor of gasoline. he then inspected the engine and was unable to locate a fuel leak. he later discovered a trail of gasoline leaking from the vheicle. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that there were no recalls on his vehicle. the failure and current mileages were approximately 198,000. | |||
| 05/16/2011 | 198000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 volkwagen passat. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and he would smell a strong odor of gasoline. he then stopped at the next stop and inspected the engine and couldn't find anything. when he reached home he noticed the trail of leaking gasoline. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer nor has it been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that there were no recalls on his vehicle. the failure and current mileages were approximately 198,000. tb | |||
| 02/03/2011 | 137000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen pssat. there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 08v156000, component: fuel system, gasoline:delivery. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspect and adjust the fuel line routing and the fuel tank ventilation valve but did not replace any components. the vehicle was now spraying fuel on the engine and you can smell fumes coming from the defogger and causing problems. the dealer was contacted who informed her they repaired the recall and they only had to inspect the failure and she now has to pay for repairing the vehicle failure. the manufacturer was contacted who stated the dealer did what the recall stated. they offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 137,000..mw | |||
| 10/25/2009 | 131356 | 1 | |
| Kept smelling gas threw the vents, strong odor of gas wherever it was parked when you approached or got down from the vehicle. the last few times before the fuel line snapped there were small puddles of gas underneath the front passenger side tire when one drove away from a parked position. when i noticed the puddles i opened the hood and realized that one of the fuel lines had snapped, went to the auto parts store and bought rubber fuel line and clamps to temporarily patch the leak. still smelling strong gas order even though does not seem like line is still leaking but cannot get it to the mechanic again until the weekend. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2008 | 150000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. while filling the fuel tank with gasoline, the contact observed a small amount of fuel spilling on the ground from the lower portion of the fuel tank. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic and they stated that the fuel tank ventilation valve failed. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v156000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery), although the failures were identical. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 150,000. | |||
| 09/02/2008 | 99800 | 1 | |
| I was driving home and my car caught on fire from unknown defect my life was in big dangerous.*tr | |||
| 07/10/2008 | 76000 | 1 | |
| Fuel leaking near a rear wheel from a small hose connecting the fuel filter to the forward fuel line when starting in cold weather. *tr | |||
| 01/02/2007 | 50000 | 1 | |
| The fuel sensor fails after about one year of use. it has been replaced twice. the failure mode is that it always reports twice the actual amount of fuel available. *tr | |||
| 06/02/2008 | 158000 | ||
| The hard line mounted on the fire wall that guides the three fuel lines broke or failed. plastic fuel line which cracks or is defective located at the site where the lines are clamped by a plastic housing. gasoline sprays onto the engine block. | |||
| 01/13/2008 | 1 | 06/21/2001 | |
| I own a 2001 vw passat and i noticed a very strong odor of gasoline when driving at any speed in temperatures of 17 degrees. i brought my car to the alexandria vw dealership (alexandria, va) twice and they kept it for a few days but found nothing. after reading through the other reports online, i feel that vw corporation of america should replace all associated parts that could cause this and avoid potential vehicle explosions and loss of life. *tr | |||
| 09/03/2005 | 48404 | 1 | 01/03/2005 |
| The fuel gauge on my 2001 volkswagen passat has been malfunctioning for the past five weeks. the gauge displays a full reading for the first 100-150 miles of driving, after filling the gas tank. after 100-150 miles, the gauge displays 7/8 full, and the needle does not move until approximately 300-380 miles have been driven, at which point the needle displays 1/2 tank of fuel remains. this vehicle will generally yield 400 to 430 miles on a full tank of fuel. my wife drives this vehicle daily, and has nearly run out of fuel twice on the interstate due to a false reading on the fuel gauge. the local volkswagen dealership, and volkswagen of america states there is no recall campaign on my vehicle, and refuses to repair or replace the defective component at their expense. *nm | |||
| 03/28/2003 | 18000 | 5 | 05/09/2001 |
| Several times now, i ran out of gas when driving my 2001 volkswagen new passat v6 glx. the last time it was absolutely irritating because the fuel gauge still showed a quarter tank available and did not give any indication or warning of low fuel. worse, the car stopped at the middle of the road with no warning what so ever. worst, when contacting the dealer, they offered to have a look at the gas tank, but they did not notify me at that time, that there is a known problem. they did not even contact me and inform me that there is a safety related problem and a recall on that vehicle!!! please contact volkswagen of america and make sure that all volkswagen new passat owners get informed of the safety related recall!!!! if i would not have found your website per pure incident, i would never have known of this actual problem known to volkswagen. *nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 02/24/2009 | 101803 | 1 | 09/23/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. the contact received a recall notice regarding the r5 recall campaign. she was unable to locate the nhtsa campaign id number online. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repair. the technician stated that the catalytic converter flex pipe must be disengaged to perform the recall repair. if any damages occur during the detachment of the component, the contact would be responsible for the expense. the contact was displeased to know that the recall remedy could possibly be expensive. the failure and current mileages were 101,803. updated 04/24/09. *lj updated 04/27/09.8jb | |||
| 11/03/2008 | 62004 | 1 | 05/21/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. the vehicle failed a routine inspection because the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument control panel. the inspector advised the contact of a recall on her vehicle pertaining to the failure. the dealer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 08v156000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery). the vehicle has not yet been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 62,004. the consumer stated there was a strong smell of gas every time she turned the vehicle off. updated 02/24/09. *jb | |||
| 06/16/2003 | 34000 | 1 | 08/08/2001 |
| Fuel gauge was indicating incorrect amounts of gasoline in the tank. the fuel gauge always indicated a full tank of gas. the dealer replaced the fuel sending unit to remedy the problem. a recall (01v157000) was issued for the fuel sending unit but the consumers vehicle was not included due to vin. the vehicles extended warranty covered most of the cost. *ak *nlm | |||
| 07/22/2003 | 28244 | 1 | 07/05/2001 |
| Failure of the fuel gas sender resulted in a sudden and complete loss of engine power when there was remaining gasoline in the fuel tank. automobile was asending a steep grade on us 580 west bound toward livermore ca, in heavy traffic, outside temperature was 106 degrees f, fuel gauge registered 1/8 to 1/4 tank of fuel remaining. car was towed to dealer and was able to restart by the dealer technician on level ground. the 1 3b0-919-673-s sender was replaced. dublin vw repair ivoice number 268745. dealer reported two other cars with a similar problem during the prior week.*ak | |||
| 02/27/2001 | 6 | 02/01/2001 | |
| My vehicle has the same problem as described by your recall campain id#01v157000, unfortunately, my car is not included in this recall.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 10/12/2007 | 140000 | 1 | 04/06/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. while driving 67 mph, the vehicle began to drastically decelerate and then coasted. there were no warning signs present. ten seconds later, the vehicle completely stalled and was towed to the local dealer. the dealer stated that the fuel system delivery pump caused the failure. she contacted the manufacturer and they stated that her vehicle was not included in the recall and would not be repaired for free. the vin, engine size, number of cylinders, and recall number were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 140,000. | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 40000 | 20 | 08/20/2002 |
| Failure to start when it does the fumes resemble paint thinner very concerned with possible explosion. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/18/2004 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owned a 2001 volkswagen passat. while driving at speeds of less than 65 mph she smelled gas. she was able to continue driving while fuel was escaping from the fuel line. the insurance company would not tow the vehicle and stated that she needed approval from the fire marshall. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic which replaced the fuel line for $700. the failure and current mileages were less than 40,000. updated 01/14/09. *lj updated 01/21/09. *jb | |||
| 05/24/2007 | 97550 | 1 | 11/15/2005 |
| Fuel line on firewall cracked and spraying fuel over engine | |||
| 01/26/2005 | 43000 | 1 | 05/01/2001 |
| Strong smell of gas emanating from engine compartment and into cabin through heating system, drove to vw dealer, who told me i was lucky the car did not explode, the fuel line was leaking directly onto the catalytic converter, which heats to 1000 degrees. the dealership replaced the fuel line, although they charged a lot to do so.*ak | |||
| 07/22/2003 | 28244 | 1 | 07/05/2001 |
| Failure of the fuel gas sender resulted in a sudden and complete loss of engine power when there was remaining gasoline in the fuel tank. automobile was asending a steep grade on us 580 west bound toward livermore ca, in heavy traffic, outside temperature was 106 degrees f, fuel gauge registered 1/8 to 1/4 tank of fuel remaining. car was towed to dealer and was able to restart by the dealer technician on level ground. the 1 3b0-919-673-s sender was replaced. dublin vw repair ivoice number 268745. dealer reported two other cars with a similar problem during the prior week.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/01/2005 | 30000 | 20 | 08/15/2001 |
| Nhtsa 01v157000 sites a problem with the fuel tank gauge my vehicle absolutely has this defective part. the gas gauge will record 280 miles then after driving a few hours it will say 380 miles left for fuel then in a 30 mile distance it will plummet down to 60 or less. the car is a 2001 passat and neither the dealership nor volkswagen of america has this as a recall as of 08/04/05 *jb | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle had a faulty fuel sending unit. *nm recall#01v157000. *sc | |||
| 10/13/2002 | 14900 | 1 | 01/27/2001 |
| Original tires continental 195/65r15 91hch95 dot lmpcpxbu2300. consumer heard a loud flapping noise, pull over looked all around car and didn't see anything. consumer proceeded to drive noise returned with a small pop, then it was quiet again, then three minutes later noise returned even louder. consumer pulled over and the right rear tire had completely come off of rim, the tire blowout damaged the fender lining and damaged the fuel tank, the repairs were not covered by the warranty or extended warranty despite the fact that vw passat's for year 1997-2000 have been recalled for this problem, recall campaign id # 02v-026. *nlm *dt | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 2 | 09/25/2000 | |
| Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer regarding gas tank sender replacement due to recall (01v-157). after recall was done it failed again. *yh *nm | |||
| 03/17/2001 | 1 | 12/03/2000 | |
| A blowout caused two punctures through fuel tank and severe fuel leakage. dealer / manufacturer notified, and repairs were being made under its warranty. *ak tire was a continental, size p195/65r15, dot# lmpcpxbu. *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 02/04/2009 | 1 | ||
| Drive the car for long period of time and the outside start smell like oil it be smoking. the emission workshop light is on and smell like something is burning inside of the car. the heat and air be off and drive the car for a long period of time heat start coming out. also when drive along time the numbers in front broad start looking like it going way. *tr | |||
| 09/10/2005 | 36000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. while driving approximately 55 mph, the stop vehicle do not drive, and oil pressure warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the indicators remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and they repaired the engine. the previous repair required the vehicle to remain at the dealer for one month. on three separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for identical failures, but there were no resolutions. in addition, during rainy weather conditions, five inches of water leaked onto the front passenger side floor panel. there was electrical failure due to the water leakage that caused gear component damage. recently, the contact received a recall notice that consists of installation of a drainage filter and fuel system component repair. the vehicle has not been repaired for these malfunctions. the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown. the failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 85,000. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 06/28/2007 | 0 | 1 | 02/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. he stated that the main fuel line ruptured, which caused gas to cover the engine. the dealer stated that the fuel line ruptured and that they would repair the failure, however, there would be a charge. the current mileage was 105,000. the failure mileage and vin was unavailable. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 01/20/2003 | 16000 | 09/20/2000 | |
| Multiple problems with the 2001 vw passat. problems began at 16000 miles and have continued up to the current date and mileage of 33000 miles. car has been seen in vw service department 11 times since november 2001. lawsuit has been filed against vw america. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 05/25/2005 | 69800 | 1 | 06/30/2001 |
| Dt: consumer ran out of gas on a two lane street going over a damn, there was no place to pull to the side when vehicle ran out of gas. there was no warning of low gas from the vehicle. there was no warning light, no warning tone, or warning of any kind. gauge did not show empty or show the correct gas level. this happened in the morning on wendsday with two kids in the vehicle.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 1 | 09/15/2000 | |
| I own a 2001 vw passat and have been having problems with a gas gauge for a number of years. the gauge is innaccurate and never reflects the correct gas level.*ak i've reported the problem to the dealer and have been told that there is no recall, yet a recall exists for this make, model and year (nhtsa campaign id # 01v157000). | |||
| 03/12/2004 | 24516 | 1 | 07/06/2001 |
| Fuel gauge has stopped functioning properly. fuel gauge reads full at all times even when fuel level is less than full. *jb | |||
| 12/20/2003 | 16000 | 1 | 06/22/2001 |
| The gas gauge is fluctuating the reading. usually it states there is more gas in the tank then there really is. i have read that several others have this problem and are not included in the vw recall for this problem. i also am not in the recall because i have the 2 wheel drive model. i think vw needs to know this problem is occurring in more vehicles then just the 4 motion model. *la | |||
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| The sulfur in the fuel interacts with certain additives found widely. sulpher becomes deposited on contact points of three fuel sending units mounted inside the fuel tank. this results in the fuel gauge's ability to read full while the fuel tank is empty. *ak | |||
| 11/24/2001 | |||
| Before taking vehicle into dealer to get recall 00-v-147-000 repairs done vehicle was running just fine. but after vehicle was taken to dealer for repairs, vehicle was acting just like defect mentioned in recall. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/20/2005 | 69800 | 1 | 06/30/2001 |
| Running out of fuel without warning while the fuel gauge indicates that there is sufficient fuel in the tank. | |||