Hello –
Also, one last thing……it looks like you may have a recall on your vehicle. The dealer may fix this for free. Please contact the dealer service department, give them the VIN number of your car and have them check on this to see if it applies to you.
FILLER NECK DAMAGE - NEW WHEELHOUSE LINER
NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): 02V026000
Related Ref Number(s): 02V026000
ARTICLE BEGINNING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
Model(s): 1997 Volkswagen Jetta
1998 Volkswagen Cabrio
1998 Volkswagen Jetta
1998 Volkswagen Passat
1999 Volkswagen Jetta
1999 Volkswagen Passat
2000 Volkswagen Passat
2001 Volkswagen Passat
2002 Volkswagen Passat
2003 Volkswagen Passat
Campaign No: 02V026000
Mfg. Campaign No: 02V026000
Number of Affected Vehicles: 00031104
Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1996 08 01
Ending Date of Manufacture: 1998 12 23
DEFECT SUMMARY
Vehicle description: 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.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY
Fuel leakage can occur increasing the risk of a fire.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY
Dealers will fit passat vehicles with a new wheelhouse 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 is expected to begin during may 2002. 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.
Aug 20, 2009 at 9:41 PM