NHTSA recall 12V146000
Fuel system, diesel
Volkswagen Passat
Reported Apr 5, 2012153 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INCMaker’s number 20R7/W3Built Jan 1, 2011 – Jun 1, 2011
The defect
Volkswagen IS recalling certain model year 2012 passat vehicles, manufactured from january 18, 2011, through june 1, 2011. during assembly, these vehicles were built with a diesel fuel filter element that may not seal correctly.
The risk
Over time, or after certain driving distances, these vehicles are susceptible to fuel leakage. leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a fire.
The remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the diesel fuel filter elements, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 27, 2012. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.