Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Jetta, New Beetle, New Beetle Convertible, model year 2009 Jetta Sportwagen and model year 2007-2009 Rabbit vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The Jetta, Jetta Sportwagen and Rabbit vehicles may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against an underhood fuel supply line. The New Beetle and New Beetle Convertible vehicles may have a fastening clamp on a hydraulic hose of the power steering system that may be located in an improper position, which could cause chafing against an underhood fuel supply line.

If chafing occurs, there is the potential for a fuel leak to develop. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the underhood fuel line. Additionally, depending on the vehicle model, dealers will either remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir or inspect the position of the fastening clamp and adjust the related fastening clamp into the correct position. The service will be performed free of charge.

The safety recall is expected to begin on or before Jan. 31, 2011. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. This is Volkswagen Safety Recall No. 2014/U1. It affects approximately 377,286 vehicles.

Vehicles included in the recall are”

• Volkswagen Jetta – Model Year 2006-2010
• Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen – Model Year 2009
• Volkswagen New Beetle – Model Year 2006-2010
• Volkswagen New Beetle, Convertible – Model Year 2006-2010
• Volkswagen Rabbit – Model Year 2007-2009