2012 Volkswagen Passat recall: fuel system, diesel
Volkswagen Of America, Inc reported this safety recall on April 5, 2012. It covers about 153 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 153
- reported
- Apr 5, 2012
- owners notified
- Apr 27, 2012
- related complaints
- 46
Fuel system, diesel
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Recall number 12V146000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Passat 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 46 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 12V146000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Volkswagen Passat fuel system, diesel?
Yes. Recall 12V146000, reported on April 5, 2012, covers about 153 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V146000?
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 1‑800‑822‑8987.
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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