More than 400,000 VW Passats recalled
Volkswagen is recalling some 410,000 Passat sedans sold in the United States due to possible problems with heat shields and fuel line components. That includes every Passat sold in America from 1999 to 2005 model years.
Volkwagen said it would voluntarily recall the cars for inspection and possible repair, no matter which engine it packs. Apparently, the shield near the catalytic converter on some automatic-equipped cars may be damaged, and the dealer will add additional shielding if needed. Volkswagen has also found some faulty fuel lines on 1.8T models, and some of the 4Motion-equipped cars may have damaged fuel tank ventilation valves.