2006-2010 Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Jetta and others recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Volkswagen Of America, Inc reported this safety recall on December 10, 2010. It covers about 228,236 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 228,236
reported: Dec 10, 2010
owners notified: Jan 31, 2011
related complaints: 682

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 jetta, new beetle, new beetle convertible, model year 2009 jetta sportwagen and model year 2007-2009 rabbit vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. The jetta, jetta sportwagen, and rabbit vehicles may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against an underhood fuel supply line. The new beetle and the new beetle convertible vehicles may have a fastening clamp on a hydraulic hose of the power steering system that may be located in an improper position which could cause chafing against an underhood fuel supply line.
Risk: If chafing occurs, there is the potential for a fuel leak to develop. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the underhood fuel line. Additionally, depending on the vehicle model, dealers will either remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir, or inspect the position of the fastening clamp and adjust the related fastening clamp into the correct position. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 31, 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.

Recall number 10V621000

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen Beetle 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Volkswagen Jetta 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Volkswagen Rabbit 2007-2009 2007 2008 2009

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 682 complaints about fuel system problems.

2008 Volkswagen Jetta 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 2010 Volkswagen Jetta

Questions about recall 10V621000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2010 Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Jetta and others hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 10V621000, reported on December 10, 2010, covers about 228,236 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V621000?

Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the underhood fuel line. Additionally, depending on the vehicle model, dealers will either remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir, or inspect the position of the fastening clamp and adjust the related fastening clamp into the correct position. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 31, 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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