Volkswagen Issues Recall On Nearly 261,000 Vehicles

A fuel leak can increase the risk of fire and potentially damage a vehicle or harm its occupants.

Volkswagen has issued a recall on nearly 261,000 vehicles.

The recall was placed due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside some affected fuel tanks.

Fuel could flow into a separate evaporative emissions system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.

A fuel leak can increase the risk of fire and potentially damage a vehicle or harm its occupants.

Dealerships will replace the suction pump free of charge.

To view the list of models the recall covers, visit NHTSA.