2006 VW JETTA RECALL - #07V284000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2006 VW JETTA |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Manufactured between |
8/23/2005 - 3/29/2006 |
| Recalled on |
7/3/2007 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
8/24/2007 |
| # Affected |
58,900 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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 BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-893-5298. |
| Notes |
VW RECALL NO. N8.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2006 VW JETTA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2006 VW JETTA Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2006 VW JETTA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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