German carmaker Volkswagen has announced a
voluntary recall of all gasoline powered Passat models from 1999
through 2005. In particular, some Passat vehicles with an automatic
transmission may have an underbody heat shield that could be subject to
damage. If the damaged heat shield comes in contact with the vehicle’s
exhaust system, it could create a potential safety risk.
Additionally,
some Passats equipped with 1.8T engines have a fuel line that requires
inspection and potential replacement. A small number of vehicles
equipped with 4Motion all-wheel-drive will be inspected for potential
damage to a fuel tank ventilation valve. According to VW, no accidents
or injuries have been recorded. Owner notification is scheduled to begin
by May 30, 2008.
