VW Recalls Five Models for Fire Risks
Volkswagen is recalling several of its models for a potential fire hazard.
Affecting about 38,000 vehicles in the U.S., the German automaker is advising owners if they smell gasoline inside their vehicles or see an electronic power control warning light to immediately head to their closest Volkswagen dealership to have the fuel system inspected. The recall covers 2014 to 2015 model years of the Beetle, Jetta, Passat and 2015 models of the Golf and GTI.
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Earlier in April 2014, Volkswagen recalled vehicles equipped with a 1.8-liter turbocharged engine with a torque converter automatic transmission that had faulty O-ring seals that could leak transmission fluid, possibly sparking a fire. It appears that the two recalls are not related, though the models affected do overlap. The automaker will contact all affected owners and will perform the repairs free of cost.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Buy a VW at your own risk. Hitler's VW used the media .....Looks like people are still buying that crap. Good Luck Skippy.