VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2006: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V284000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | JETTA | 2006 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-08-24 | 2007-06-25 | 2007-07-03 |
Production Dates: 2005-08-23 - 2006-03-29
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: N8
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 58900
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L GASOLINE ENGINES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE.
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE CHAFING HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE A FUEL LEAK OVER TIME. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PLASTIC TAB FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR AND WILL ALSO INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-893-5298.
VW RECALL NO. N8.CUSTOMERS 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.
