Its Shop Time Mondays: VW Is Recalling Over 200,000 Jettas For Fuel Leaks

 

Fuel Rail Bolts May Loosen Allowing Fuel Leak

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V648000

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 218,192

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail bolts and, as necessary, the fuel rail. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24Gi.