Fire risk
Japan
Published 7 Sep 2016
Ref JP-1223720
Volkswagen: Engine Block
Translated from Japanese · machine translation
- Country
- Japan
- Published
- 7 Sep 2016
- Units affected
- 2
- Reference
- JP-1223720
Affected vehicles
Volkswagen VW The Beetle 2.0T 2015
Hazard
In the engine, the drilling of the fuel line attachment hole in the cylinder head was performed improperly, resulting in some holes having excessive diameter. This prevents proper thread formation, reducing the clamping force of the fuel line attachment bolt. Due to running vibration and other factors, the bolt loosens, and continued use in this condition causes the fuel line to rattle and leak fuel, with the potential risk of fire in severe cases.
Show original (日本語)
原動機において、シリンダーヘッドの燃料配管取付部の穴開け加工が不適切なため、穴の径が大きいものがある。そのため、ねじ山が正確に加工できず、燃料配管取付ボルトの締付力が低くなり走行振動等によって緩み、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、燃料配管ががたついて燃料が漏れ、最悪の場合、火災に至るおそれがある。
Remedy
All vehicles: replace the cylinder head with a good unit.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、シリンダーヘッドを良品と交換する。