Recall 12V-146
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recalled the 2012 Volkswagen Passat: Fuel system, diesel.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-146
- Reported
- April 5, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 153 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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 fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Volkswagens safety recall number is 20r7/w3.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Passat 2012