VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. Announces recall of nearly 40,000 newly sold 2005 Volkswagen Jettas due to serious fire hazard.

On June 28th, 2005, Volkswagen of America Inc., announced a recall of nearly 40,000 Volkswagen Jettas for the model year 2005. Volkswagen has received reports certain vehicles equipped with the 2.5 litre gasoline engine there is a fuel supply line clamp that may not be positioned properly and can result in a fuel leak, posing a serious fire hazard to drivers and passengers. On June 28th, 2005, Volkswagen of America Inc., announced a recall of nearly 40,000 Volkswagen Jettas for the model year 2005. Volkswagen has received reports certain vehicles equipped with the 2.5 litre gasoline engine there is a fuel supply line clamp that may not be positioned properly and can result in a fuel leak, posing a serious fire hazard to drivers and passengers.

Such fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source like a hot engine can result in a serious fire.

Owners of this model year Jetta with the 2.5L engine are urged to contact their Volkswagen dealer to arrange for an inspection to be made to determine if a free repair/replacement is required to alleviate the potential problem, to be done at no cost to the consumer. The recall is expected to begin in July 2005.

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