1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Recall 35551 Details
 

1998 Volkswagen Passat	Recalls & TSB's >> Recall Lookup >> 1998 >> Volkswagen >> Passat
NHTSA Campaign #:	02V026000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	WK
Make:	Volkswagen
Model:	Passat
Year:	1998
Component:	Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Manufacturers Involved:	Volkswagen of america,inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	04/01/1997
End Date Of Manufacturing:	08/31/2002
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	487284
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	06/13/2003
Recall Initiator:	Odi
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Date Report Received By ODI:	01/25/2002
Date Added To File:	01/26/2002
Defect Summary:	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.
Consequence Summary:	Fuel leakage can occur increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:	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.
Further Notes:	Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1998 Volkswagen Passat Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap Recall