NHTSA recall campaign
02V026000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe And Cap
10Affected configurations shown487,284Potential units affected—Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
What fixes it
Official remedy
DEALERS WILL FIT PASSAT VEHICLES WITH A NEW WHEEL HOUSE LINER THAT WILL BETTER PROTECT THE CAR'S FILLER NECK. JETTA VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH A DIFFERENT METAL SHIELD DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ABRASION PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF TIRE DISINTEGRATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 13, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
Latest reported completion: available in the live DOT record.
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 02V026000
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSATOpen vehicle record →2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSATOpen vehicle record →2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSATOpen vehicle record →2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSATOpen vehicle record →1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSATOpen vehicle record →1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTAOpen vehicle record →1998 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOOpen vehicle record →1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSATOpen vehicle record →1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTAOpen vehicle record →1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTAOpen vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.