If this happens, the chafing has the potential to cause a fuel leak over time. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer

Date Announced
JUN 25, 2007
Vehicles Affected
58,900
Volkswagen Recall #
N8
NHTSA Campaign #
07V284000
Summary
Certain vehicles equipped with 2.5L gasoline engines may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against the underhood fuel supply line.
Actions
Dealers will remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir and will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the underhood fuel supply line. The recall began on August 24, 2007. Owners may contact VW at 1-800-893-5298.
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