NHTSA recall 02V-026 (02V026000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported January 25, 2002 - about 487,284 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 02V026000
Also written as: 02V-026
Manufacturer number: WK
Reported: January 25, 2002
Vehicles affected: ~487,284
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 02V-026 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Volkswagen Cabrio - 1998

Volkswagen Jetta - 1997, 1998, 1999

Volkswagen Passat - 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.