Recall 07V284000: Potential Fuel Line Chafing/Leakage

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Volkswagen/Jetta 2006

MANUFACTURER: Volkswagen of America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V284000 MFR'S REPORT DATE: June 21, 2007

COMPONENT: Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 58900

SUMMARY:
Certain vehicles equipped with 2.5L gasoline engines may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against the underhood fuel supply line.

CONSEQUENCE:
If this happens, the chafing has the potential to cause a fuel leak over time. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir and will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the underhood fuel supply line. The recall is expected to begin on or about August 13, 2007. Owners may contact VW at 1-800-893-5298.

Notes:
VW recall No. N8. Customers may also 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.