NHTSA recall 12V-146 (12V146000)

fuel system, diesel recall reported April 5, 2012 - about 153 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 12V146000
Also written as: 12V-146
Manufacturer number: 20R7/W3
Reported: April 5, 2012
Vehicles affected: ~153
Component: fuel system, diesel

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

OVER TIME, OR AFTER CERTAIN DRIVING DISTANCES, THESE VEHICLES ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FUEL LEAKAGE. LEAKING FUEL, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-146 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen Passat - 2012

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