Safety Recall 24Gi / Fuel Rail – 2016-2018 Volkswagen Jetta

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.

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October 21, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V648000

Fuel Rail Bolts May Loosen Allowing Fuel Leak

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V648

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 began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 24Gi.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to  www.safercar.gov.

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