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NHTSARecalled Mar 6, 2000 · #00V068000

VW/FUEL LINES

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. THIS CAN RESULT IN FUEL SEEPAGE AT THE CONNECTION.

Product details

Product
VW/FUEL LINES
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL FEED LINE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE WITH A FUEL LINE OF SHRINKAGE-PROOF MATERIAL.

View the official CPSC notice