NHTSA Recall 07V284000: Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 58,900 vehicles. It affects 2006 Volkswagen Jetta.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V284000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N8 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Report received | June 25, 2007 |
| Owner notification | August 24, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
VW recall no. N8.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V284000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.