Preliminary Evaluation · FUEL TANK PUNCTURE · Opened 2000-08-10 · Closed 2000-12-28
Investigation
Action number
PE00033
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Open date
2000-08-10
Close date
2000-12-28
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Affected makes
VOLKSWAGEN
Affected components
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Affected model years
1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Affected (make, year) variants
22
Summary
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION ON AUGUST 10, 2000 BASED ON 9 REPORTS REGARDING PUNCTURED FUEL TANKS INVOLVING THE JETTA, PASSAT, AND CABRIO MODELS.THE REPORTS INDICATE ADDITIONAL REPORTS IN ITS RESPONSE TO THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED FOR FURTHER STUDY.