Now Hear This! VW Recall
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Volkswagen has announced a recall of approximately 38,000 Beetle, Jetta, Passat, Golf and GTI vehicles due to fuel leak in the engine that may cause a fire.
Which VW models are affected by the recall?
Model year 2014 – 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, Jetta and Passat vehicles, and model year 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles.
What causes the fuel leak and possible fire?
A faulty fuel rail sealing cap may allow fuel to leak into the engine, which can cause a fire.
Are there any known accidents attributed to the defect?
At this time, no known accidents have been reported by VW attributing to the defect.
What do I do if my car is one of those affected?
VW will be notifying all owners soon. VW will replace the fuel rails with new parts at no cost to the owner.
If your VW is part of this recall and you have not been notified, call your local, independent VW repair shop to schedule an appointment to have your VW checked and serviced for the defect.
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