Auto Recall Date:
JUN 25, 2007
Vehicle Component:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
58900
Model Affected
2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
2006 Volkswagen Jetta Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-893-5298.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
58900
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC N8