Volkswagen · United States · Crit
Volkswagen Beetle, Jetta +3 more: Fuel system — fuel rail
Affects Volkswagen Beetle, Jetta, GTI, Golf, Passat · 2014–2015 — about 45K vehicles.
The hazard
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
What to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BL. Note: This recall expands and supersedes recall 14V-809 (Volkswagen recall number 24Bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational