Transport Canada Recall - 2012121 - VOLKSWAGEN
Brand(s)
Last updated
Summary
Product
Car recalled by VOLKSWAGEN
Issue
Vehicle - Fuel supply
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2012 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT
Issue
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TDI engine, the diesel fuel filter element may not seal properly and could leak. Diesel fuel leakage may ignite on a hot surface and cause a fire which could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel filter element.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Vehicle recall
Category
Vehicles - Car
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-70972
Transport Canada
ID
2012121
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