Vw T5: Fuel Supply And Return Pipe Can Leak
Recall Summary Volkswagen is recalling 486 T5 vehicles with 5-cylinder diesel engines because a welding defect on a seal plug in the fuel system can cause fuel to leak. In rare circumstances, this leaking fuel could potentially lead to a vehicle fire. Affected owners will need to have the fuel pipe replaced.
- Recalling firm
- VW
- Product
- Vehicles: VW T5. Units affected: 486
- Reason
- On a small number of 5 cylinder diesel engines the welding on a seal plug in the H piece between the fuel supply and return pipes has the potential to leak. In extreme unfavourable conditions this leaking fuel may lead to a vehicle fire. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to have the fuel pipe replaced with a quality assured component.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2008-07-07
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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