VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FUEL FEED LINE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE CAN PREMATURELY AGE AND SHRINK THROUGH EXPOSURE TO HIGH UNDER HOOD TEMPERATURE CAUSED BY THE TURBOCHARGER.
Volkswagen Group of America – VW/FUEL LINES
| Report Received Date | 03/06/2000 |
| NHTSA ID | 00V068000 |
| Consequence Summary | THIS CAN RESULT IN FUEL SEEPAGE AT THE CONNECTION. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL FEED LINE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE WITH A FUEL LINE OF SHRINKAGE-PROOF MATERIAL. |
| Recall Code | KY |
| Potentially Affected | 3000 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=00V068000) |
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