German car company Volkswagen on Thursday announced a safety recall for more than 260,000 of its vehicles to address potential fuel and fire hazards.
of recollection It covers various vehicle models from 2015 to 2020, aimed at solving fuel leakage issues that can cause fires. (Related: Multiple Western EV makers may have ties to regions of China notorious for slave labor)
According to Volkswagen’s recall notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the defect is estimated to affect less than 1 percent of the various models listed, making it considered a rare defect. That’s what it means.
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“If fuel builds up in the EVAP, customers may experience refueling issues (premature fuel nozzle shutdown, fuel spillage). [Evaporative Emissions] system. The smell of fuel can also be felt by the driver and vehicle occupants,” says Volkswagen.
An investigation into the issue began in 2023 after US safety regulators received 79 complaints from car owners about fuel leaks. FOX8 reported.
The recall document also states that an investigation has not confirmed any fires caused by this issue.
The company proposed to solve this problem by updating the fuel tank suction jet pump. “We will replace the suction jet pump in the fuel tank with a newer version of the suction jet pump at no charge to the customer. Volkswagen and Audi will offer reimbursement plans based on this recall,” the notice reads. was.
