Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V403000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V403000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2016 jetta vehicles manufactured october 31, 2015, to january 21, 2016, 2016 passat vehicles, equipped with 1 Includes 55 affected units, Fuel Rail may Detach and Leak, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016 jetta vehicles manufactured october 31, 2015, to january 21, 2016, 2016 passat vehicles, equipped with 1

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 jetta vehicles manufactured october 31, 2015, to january 21, 2016, 2016 passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8t engines manufactured november 13, 2015, to december 9, 2015, and 2016 golf vehicles manufactured november 5, 2015, to november 11, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cylinder heads, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. volkswagen's number for this recall is 15f7.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V403000
Report Received Date: 2016-06-06T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel rail may detach and leak
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 55

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15F7
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 jetta vehicles manufactured october 31, 2015, to january 21, 2016, 2016 passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8t engines manufactured november 13, 2015, to december 9, 2015, and 2016 golf vehicles manufactured november 5, 2015, to november 11, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.
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 cylinder heads, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. volkswagen's number for this recall is 15f7.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 80

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NHTSA ID: 16V403000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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