Passat Recall
Guide Note: Volkswagen is voluntarily recalling over 400,000 vehicles from its Passat line due to potential mechanical failures. Affected are Passats manufactured between 1999 and 2005.
Three different issues are being addressed with this recall. Heat shields will be inspected on all models with gasoline engines and automatic transmissions to prevent possible exhaust system damange. Secondly, Passats with a 1.8-liter engine will have the fuel line inspected. Lastly, fuel tank ventilation valves will be checked on all models with 4Motion all-wheel drive.
Official notices will be sent out to Passat owners on May 30, 2008, however drivers are encouraged to visit a Volkswagen dealership if the smell of fuel is present.
Fast Facts:
- Not a safety-based recall
- Not compulsory
- 410,000 vehicles involved
- Affects cars sold in the United States
- Also try: Volkswagen Passat
Passat Recall News
- Official Volkswagen Site: Find a VW Dealership
- Cars.com Blog: Recall Alert: 1999-2005 VW Passat (April 7, 2008)
- Forbes.com: Volkswagen USA issues voluntary recall of 1999-2005 model Passats (February 4, 2008)
- Reuters: VW recalls 410,000 Passats in U.S. market (April 4, 2008)
- Topix.net: Passat Recall
- Google News: Passat Recall
- Google Blog Search: Passat Recall
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