Volkswagen Cabrio, Jetta, Passat (1997-2003): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 02V026000 · Jan 25, 2002 · Volkswagen of America,inc
487,284
vehicles affected
487,284
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02V026000
- Date
- Jan 25, 2002
- Maker
- Volkswagen of America,inc
- Units affected
- 487,284
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly > Filler pipe and cap
- Model years
- 1997-2003
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CAN SUFFER ABRASION DAMAGE IF THE REAR TIRE GOES FLAT AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNTIL THE TIRE DISINTEGRATES.
What can happen
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL FIT PASSAT VEHICLES WITH A NEW WHEEL HOUSE LINER THAT WILL BETTER PROTECT THE CAR'S FILLER NECK. JETTA VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH A DIFFERENT METAL SHIELD DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ABRASION PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF TIRE DISINTEGRATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 13, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Cabrio | 1998 |
| Volkswagen | Jetta | 1997-1999 |
| Volkswagen | Passat | 1998-2003 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 02V026000?
3 models: Volkswagen Cabrio (1998), Volkswagen Jetta (1997-1999), Volkswagen Passat (1998-2003), about 487,284 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 02V026000?
DEALERS WILL FIT PASSAT VEHICLES WITH A NEW WHEEL HOUSE LINER THAT WILL BETTER PROTECT THE CAR'S FILLER NECK. JETTA VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH A DIFFERENT METAL SHIELD DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ABRASION PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF TIRE DISINTEGRATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 13, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES.
What can happen?
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.