Volkswagen Issues Recall to Prevent Fires, Covers Passat, Beetle

Auto recalls in 2014 are not over yet, with Volkswagen issuing one for about 38,000 cars to take care of a leaking issue.

Fuel leakage in the engine has the potential to cause a fire, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said drivers of these vehicles might smell gas inside their cars, according to the Associated Press. The German automaker is advising drivers who smell gas in their vehicle to immediately take the car to a company dealer and have the fuel system inspected.

No injuries or accidents connected to the issue have been reported.

Vehicles covered in the recall include 2014 and 2015 Volkswagen Beetles, Jettas and Passats, as well as 2015 Golfs and GTIs, the Associated Press reported.

Volkswagen said it will contact owners of the recalled vehicles, and the company will have the cars repaired free of charge.

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