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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V621000

2009 Volkswagen Jetta | 2006 Volkswagen Jetta | 2010 Volkswagen Beetle | 2009 Volkswagen Beetle | 2006 Volkswagen Beetle | 2007 Volkswagen Beetle | 2008 Volkswagen Beetle | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Published December 14, 2010 · Recall initiated: December 10, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V621000, published December 14, 2010 and initiated December 10, 2010. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | 2006 Volkswagen Jetta | 2010 Volkswagen Beetle | 2009 Volkswagen Beetle | 2006 Volkswagen Beetle | 2007 Volkswagen Beetle | 2008 Volkswagen Beetle | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
JETTA
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Lot
2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2010 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2009 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2007 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT | 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2008 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT | 2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | 2006 Volkswagen Jetta | 2010 Volkswagen Beetle | 2009 Volkswagen Beetle | 2006 Volkswagen Beetle | 2007 Volkswagen Beetle | 2008 Volkswagen Beetle | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V621000 on December 14, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: JETTA.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)