NHTSA Complaint #10408263 — 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10408263
Vehicle	2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	April 29, 2011
Date Filed	June 20, 2011
Mileage	132,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

THE FUEL GASKET DECIDED TO CRACK ON THE TOP OF THE SENDING UNIT THAT SENDS DIESEL TO THE ENGINE. IT FILLED THE TOP AND SPILLED DOWN OVER THE TANK ONTO THE CONCRETE. $250 REPAIR FOR THE GASKET + LABOR NOT AT A DEALERSHIP. IT'S PROBABLY A FIRE HAZARD AND VW SHOULD RECALL THE GASKETS.

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