Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
What Happened
Your vehicle's fuel line assembly may have been damaged during production, which could cause fuel to leak outside.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, a leak could lead to a fire if it comes into contact with an ignition source.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will replace the fuel line assembly for free.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SMALL SECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION. IF DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK TO THE OUTSIDE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAUSE A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.
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