Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V028000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V028000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014-2015 jetta vehicles manufactured march 28, 2014, to november 24, 2014, 2014-2015 passat vehicles manufactured april 7, 2014, to november 18, 2014, 2015 golf and gti vehicles manufactured july 1, 2014, to november 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 beetle and beetle convertible vehicles manufactured march 31, 2014, to november 27, 2014 Includes 44,658 affected units, Fuel Leaking Into Engine Compartment, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2015 jetta vehicles manufactured march 28, 2014, to november 24, 2014, 2014-2015 passat vehicles manufactured april 7, 2014, to november 18, 2014, 2015 golf and gti vehicles manufactured july 1, 2014, to november 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 beetle and beetle convertible vehicles manufactured march 31, 2014, to november 27, 2014

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 jetta vehicles manufactured march 28, 2014, to november 24, 2014, 2014-2015 passat vehicles manufactured april 7, 2014, to november 18, 2014, 2015 golf and gti vehicles manufactured july 1, 2014, to november 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 beetle and beetle convertible vehicles manufactured march 31, 2014, to november 27, 2014. a sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. the recall began february 6, 2015. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. volkswagen's number for this recall is 24bl. note: this recall expands and supersedes recall 14v-809 (volkswagen recall number 24bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V028000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2015-01-23T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel leaking into engine compartment

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 44,658

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 24BL

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 jetta vehicles manufactured march 28, 2014, to november 24, 2014, 2014-2015 passat vehicles manufactured april 7, 2014, to november 18, 2014, 2015 golf and gti vehicles manufactured july 1, 2014, to november 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 beetle and beetle convertible vehicles manufactured march 31, 2014, to november 27, 2014. a sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

Consequence Summary: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. the recall began february 6, 2015. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. volkswagen's number for this recall is 24bl. note: this recall expands and supersedes recall 14v-809 (volkswagen recall number 24bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 94.32

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