2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Recall ID from NHTSA: 02V026000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JAN 25, 2002 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Model Affected |
PASSAT |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
487284
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JAN 25, 2002
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
487284
Model Affected
2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
2002 Volkswagen Passat 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.
Defect Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy:
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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
487284
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC WK
2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Recall ID from NHTSA: 03V154000
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 22, 2003 |
| Vehicle Component: |
TIRES |
| Model Affected |
PASSAT |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
11
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 22, 2003
Vehicle Component:
TIRES
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
11
Model Affected
2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
2002 Volkswagen Passat Defect Summary:
CERTAIN SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L W8 ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, ¿TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.¿ THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH TIRES OF THE MAXIMUM LOAD RATING INDEX 93H; HOWEVER, THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH TIRES WITH THE LOAD RATING INDEX 97H.
Defect Consequence:
THESE VEHICLES SHOULD HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH TIRES HAVING THE LOAD RATING INDEX 97H.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES WITH THE PROPER SIZE TIRES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 19, 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 VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
11
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC WD