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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2012 — recall 2012121

Transport Canada Vehicle Recall Database · Canada · 2012-04-04

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Agency
Transport Canada Vehicle Recall Database
Recall identifier
2012121
Date of alert
2012-04-04
Country / jurisdiction
Canada
Risk type
recall
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Product category
Car
Product type
Vehicle
Reported risk: On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TDI engine, the diesel fuel filter element may not seal properly and could leak. Diesel fuel leakage may ignite on a hot surface and cause a fire which could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel filter element.
Primary source: https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?la

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