Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 02V-026 · Volkswagen vehicles
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 02V-026 covers 487,284 Volkswagen vehicles for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on January 25, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V026000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
The fix
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1996 to August 31, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- FUEL TANK PUNCTURENHTSA