2016 Volkswagen Jetta Recall: Fuel System, Gasoline (NHTSA 16V403000)
NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) issued a recall affecting 2016 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Below is the official summary, the risk involved, and the fix available at no cost.
What does the official notice say?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to November 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.
Risk if left unaddressed
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Manufacturer's fix (remedy)
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cylinder heads, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 15F7.
Additional notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
How to check if your vehicle is affected
Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the official NHTSA lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in this campaign (number 16V403000).
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA recall 16V403000?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to November 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.
What happens if this recall isn't fixed?
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Is the repair free, and how do I check my VIN?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cylinder heads, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 15F7. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in campaign 16V403000.
Source: public NHTSA data, campaign 16V403000, reported on 06/06/2016. This content is for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and was compiled from official data with editorial review prior to publication.
