Service Campaign 20R7 (125TDI owners)

[dopey]

I got a letter in the mail last week for Service Campaign 20R7. Letter states:

"Volkswagen AG has established that on your Volkswagen possible leaks of the diesel fuel filter can occur because of a wrong heat treatment during the production of the diesel filter element. The necessary repair work is free of charge and takes about 1 hour."

My car is a 2011 125TDI Wagon.

Well, I had to have a laugh because I kind of figured there was an issue about a year back when the car started mysteriously leaking diesel all over the engine bay. A pity that at the time the VW Dealer I took it to was somewhat disinterested in fixing the issue.

They changed the parts over again the other day whilst I was visiting for another issue regardless, but anyway, looks like they've recognised the issue! better late than never eh...

[Amalgam]

Hi,

What model year is it? MY11 or MY 12.

Thanks

[cru22z]

NEWS: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012 Passat vehicles

APRIL 2012 - Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012 Passat vehicles, manufactured from January 18, 2011, through June 1, 2011. During assembly, these vehicles were built with a diesel fuel filter element that may not seal correctly. Over time, or after certain driving distances, these vehicles are susceptible to fuel leakage. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a fire. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the diesel fuel filter elements, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during may 2012. . Volkswagen’s safety recall number is 20r7/w3. 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 Home | Safercar -- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 12V-146

[dopey]

Wow they were really on the ball notifying me!!

Mine is pretty early, my11 April build