WASHINGTON — Chrysler and Volkswagen announced recalls yesterday to address potential accidental air bag deployments and possible fuel leaks.
Chrysler Group LLC is recalling more than 367,000 minivans to address air bag problems in 2008 model year Dodge Grand Caravans and Chrysler Town and Countrys.
The automaker said water could leak near the heating and air conditioner drain. That could cause the air bag warning light to go off and deploy the air bag.
Volkswagen of America is recalling more than 228,000 vehicles, including 2007-2009 model year Golf, Jetta, Jetta Sportwagen, and Rabbit cars, and 2006-2010 New Beetle cars.
VW said on all of the recalled vehicles except the New Beetle, a small plastic tab in the windshield wiper fluid reservoir could rub against a fuel supply line under the hood. A fuel leak could develop and lead to fires.
On New Beetles under recall, a clamp on the hydraulic hose of the power steering system could be located in the wrong place and rub against a fuel supply line under the hood. It could also lead to a fuel leak and a fire.
Owners can contact Chrysler at 800-853-1403 and Volkswagen at 800-822-8987.
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