Vehicle recall 02V026000 · January 25, 2002
Volkswagen Passat, Jetta and 1 more model
On some passenger vehicles, the fuel tank filler neck can suffer abrasion damage if the rear tire goes flat and the vehicle is driven until the tire disintegrates.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On some passenger vehicles, the fuel tank filler neck can suffer abrasion damage if the rear tire goes flat and the vehicle is driven until the tire disintegrates.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage can occur increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will fit passat vehicles with a new wheel house liner that will better protect the car's filler neck. Jetta vehicles will be fitted with a different metal shield designed to enhance abrasion protection in the event of tire disintegration. Owner notification began June 13, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V026000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 25, 2002
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- WK
- Owner notification
- June 13, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 487,284
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Cabrio (1998): 1998
- Volkswagen Jetta (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
- Volkswagen Passat (1998-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
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