Volkswagen of America has issued a recall on more than 228,000 vehicles, and the list of cars includes 2006-2010 Rabbit (essentially, the Mk V Golf), Jetta and Beetle models as well as the 2009 2.5-litre Jetta Sportwagen.
The company says that on all of the recalled vehicles, with the exception of the Beetle, a small plastic tab in the windshield wiper fluid reservoir could chafe against a fuel supply line under the hood, leading to the possibility of a fuel leak and potential fire if chafing occurs.
For the Beetle, a fastening clamp on the hydraulic hose of the power steering system may be located in an improper position, again leading to the possibility of chafing an underhood fuel supply line, where a fuel leak and a fire could develop.
VW said its dealers will inspect and replace the underhood fuel line if necessary, and depending on the model, either remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir or adjust the fastening clamp into the correct position. The company said there had been no reports of fires, crashes or injuries related to the issue.
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The mighty VW also cannot run from defect. Nothing perfect in this world.
Great moves from VW. Put their customer above all in this called. At least their are not ashame for this exercise.
1 more typical Malaysian.. even I think VW burnt down to ashes also he/she will praised VW… WTF
potential? not yet happen… kinda proactive gesture there…
The last one before the book closes on 2010 perhaps?
imho, bolehland law doesn’t enforce “recall” policies… so many car maker skipped by saying parts used in car sold here are from different supplier so no need recall….
heard from friend(many) that their car maker(world renowned brand) invites them for “special FOC service” to check certain part(eg. airbag, O2 sensor, driveshaft, brake disc…)…. “special service programme…..”
its time for our law maker to enact a “recall” law in bolehland…. before being called “incompetent” somemore…. pathetic!
its common to have what they call “silent recalls”. this is usually done when the part needing rectification is not safety related or hinder the operation of the vehicle in a dangerous manner. All manufacturers in the world do it so, not just in Malaysia. But in the case of a safety item, or safety related item, an “open” recall must be done.
To me, its no surprise VW is so quick to do an open recall. I wouldnt be so naive as to say they love and care for their customers.. but this is the US we’re talking about. if anything even happens, VW could potentially face hundred if not thousands of lawsuits from customers and even the US govt, like how Toyota ran into trouble when they announced an open recall too late recently.
sorry to say, bolehland law are “too loose” for these auto manufacturer but they are weaker in US…
sigh… too much “incompetent” here already… its time to do a cleanup & “change blood”
Whether the law in a country is “loose” or not, DOES NOT matter for a big company like VW. They are more concerned on the reputational risks involved, as that can cause even more harm in the long run.
the grass will always be greener on the other side my dear….
How about VW in Malaysia??? Will this effects the VW car in Malysia too??? Does anyone knows?
how about VW car in malaysia???
that y proton not merge with vw.
Well, that’s your opinion.. informed or otherwise ;)
the failure of partnership had nothing to do with this recall
LOL
But Proton still got Problems :( why?
because VW also got problem….
VW got problems then Proton also got problems?lolx even thought Ferrari also got problems,Ferrari on fire :D