Volkswagen · Canada · Crit
Volkswagen Beetle, Passat +3 more: Fuel System
Affects Volkswagen Beetle, Passat, Jetta, GTI, Golf · 2014–2015 — about 3K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, a sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail to seal, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment during engine operation. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the fuel rail.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational