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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 08V156📅 Apr 7, 2008

2000–2005 Volkswagen Passat recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

Volkswagen is recalling 412,000 my 1999-2005 Passat (5TH generation) vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and produced after june 14, 1999. These vehicles may have an underbody heat shield that CAN become damaged. In addition, affected vehicles with automatic or manual transmissions may have a fuel line (1.8T engines only) or fuel tank ventilation valve (4MOTION/all wheel drive only) that CAN leak due to fracture.

💥 The risk

A heat shield that may contact the exhaust system CAN result in a vehicle fire. In addition, a fuel leak from a fuel line or fuel tank ventilation valve, in the presence of an ignition source, CAN lead to a vehicle fire.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will install additional underbody heat shields on vehicles with automatic transmissions to cover the possibly damaged areas and flash all 1.8T engines with a precautionary software update. Dealers will also inspect and adjust the fuel line routing on 1.8T vehicles and the fuel tank ventilation valve on 4MOTION/all wheel drive vehicles, and replace components if necessary free of charge. The recall began on june 13, 2008. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V156000
Manufacturer recall #
26E5/R5
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
412,000
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Owner phone
1-800-822-8987
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 13, 2008
Built
Jun 1, 1999 – May 31, 2005
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Vwoa recall no. 26E5/R5.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V156 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V156?

2000–2005 Volkswagen Passat. 412,000 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Volkswagen dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-822-8987.