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Published 25 Mar 2015 Ref JP-1221660

Volkswagen: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Country
Japan
Published
25 Mar 2015
Units affected
76
Reference
JP-1221660

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen VW The Beetle 2.0T 2014

Hazard

During the fuel pipe welding process, improper temperature control during welding has resulted in some welds that are not secure. Consequently, fuel may leak from gaps in the welded joints.
Show original (日本語)
燃料パイプの溶接工程において、溶接時の温度管理が不適切なため、確実に溶接ができていないものがある。そのため、溶接部の隙間から燃料が漏れるおそれがある。

Remedy

All vehicles: Replace fuel pipe with serviceable part.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、燃料パイプを良品に交換する。

Official source

View the official recall notice