Vw Eos: Fuel May Leak

Certain Volkswagen vehicles with 2.0L Common Rail engines from a specific production period may develop fuel leaks in the high-pressure pipes due to faulty material. About 202,314 vehicles are affected, including the EOS, Scirocco, Tiguan, T5, Passat, and Golf models sold in the United Kingdom. Volkswagen will install anti-vibration balance weights on the high-pressure pipes to fix the issue.

Recalling firm
VW
Product
Vehicles: VW EOS, VW SCIROCCO, VW TIGUAN, VW T5, VW PASSAT, VW GOLF. Units affected: 202,314
Reason
On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle. Remedy: Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2011-12-15
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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