According to a Volkswagen US press release, almost 170 000 TDI vehicles have been recalled to fix an issue with a fuel line leading to injector number two. The report states that, due to certain resonance conditions, the pipe could develop small cracks which could lead to fuel leakage and, in a worst-case scenario, a vehicle fire.
In response, Volkswagen South Africa has released the following statement: “VWSA has evaluated the impact on cars sold in South Africa and less than 200 vehicles could be affected. As a precautionary measure, the affected customers will be contacted directly to bring in their cars for a check at their nearest dealership.”
