2012 Volkswagen Passat — Fuel system, diesel
Published April 5, 2012 · Recall initiated: April 5, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V146000, published April 5, 2012. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2012 Volkswagen Passat — Fuel system, diesel.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- PASSAT
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Volkswagen Passat — Fuel system, diesel recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V146000 on April 5, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: PASSAT.