The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V621000·Announced 2010-12-10

Volkswagen Recalls Jetta, Beetle, and Rabbit for Fuel Line Fire Risk

Volkswagen is recalling certain 2006-2010 Jetta, Beetle, and Rabbit vehicles because a fuel line may chafe and leak, creating a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel line chafing) with a potential for fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen of America, Inc. 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 recall affects approximately 228,236 vehicles.

The defect involves a small plastic tab on the windshield washer fluid reservoir or a fastening clamp on a power steering hydraulic hose that may be improperly positioned. These components may chafe against an underhood fuel supply line. If chafing occurs, a fuel leak may develop, which could result in a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the underhood fuel line. Depending on the model, dealers will also remove the plastic tab or adjust the fastening clamp to 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, BEETLE, RABBIT
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
228,236

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • JETTA
  • BEETLE
  • RABBIT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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