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 - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V621000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | V (Vehicle) | 377286 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/10/2010 | 12/14/2010 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 jetta, rabbit, new beetle, new beetle convertible, and model year 2009 jetta sportwagen vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. the jetta, jetta sportwagen, rabbit vehicles may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against an underhood fuel supply line. the new beetle and the new beetle convertible vehicles may have a fastening clamp on a hydraulic hose of the power steering system that may be located in an improper position which could cause chafing against an underhood fuel supply line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If chafing occurs, there is the potential for a fuel leak to develop. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the underhood fuel line. additionally, depending on the vehicle model, dealers will either remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir, or inspect the position of the fastening clamp and adjust the related fastening clamp into the correct position. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 31, 2011. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volkswagen safety recall no. 20i4/u1.owners may 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| TB-01-05 | 05/18/2011 | 10040884 | Ready | 09/14/2011 | |
| TB-01-05 | 05/18/2011 | 10040884 | Volkswagen: fuel pump control module update information. *rm | 09/14/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| SB-090111 | 09/01/2011 | 10040960 | Ready | 09/14/2011 | |
| SB-090111 | 09/01/2011 | 10040960 | Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. production issues may cause premature wear on the intake camshaft and camshaft follower. malfunction light will illuminate. *rm | 09/14/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/05/2007 | 35000 | 1 | |
| 2006 vw rabbit, 2.5l, 5 cyl. has been stalling intermittently while idling, over and over again since buying this car brand new in 2006. i prefer not to give my vin # for confidentiality reasons. i have read numerous posts on forums online, including vw employees who own the car and claim vw of america is pretending like they don't know of such an issue when it has occurred many times. my car has been to the dealer many times and they say its fine, well i don't think it is and i have 2 little kids that ride in this car on a daily basis. *tr | |||