NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA00028

FUEL TANK PUNCTURE: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

RECALL »

Recall #02V026000

1995 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT -- It allege that the fuel tank and fuel fill pipe puncture from tire blow-out Investigation was initiated on December 28 2000. Closed on January 29 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA00028 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE00033

FUEL TANK PUNCTURE: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

CLOSED

no recall issued

1995 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT -- The Office Of Defects Investigation has received nine reports regarding punctured fuel tanks involving the jetta, passat and cabrio models. The reports indicate the fuel tank was punctured as a result of a blow-out of the right rear tire. This investigation has been opened to further study this issue. Investigation was initiated on August 10 2000. Closed on December 28 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE00033 »