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Volkswagen Group of America temporarily halted sale today of certain diesel-powered models and is recalling about 160,000 VWs and about 7,000 Audis because of a high-pressure fuel line that might come loose. The defect could cause a leak and possibly a fire. VW says it has no reports of fires, accidents or injuries due to the metal fuel lines, some of which don't meet correct specifications. VW says it had owner complaints and its investigation found the potentially faulty lines that are specific to the TDI diesel engines in certain models. The recall will be of 159,844 TDI-equipped Jetta and Jetta SportWagen models built from May 2008 through last month, and Golf TDIs built from May 2009 through last month, including a few 2012 models. Some 7,335 Audi A3 TDI hatchbacks built from May 2009 through last month also are to be recalled.About one out of five U.S.-market VW models are sold with diesels, which get 20% to 40% better fuel economy than similar-sized gasoline engines. Vehicles with the incorrect fuel lines will get new ones, along with rubber dampers to absorb vibration and prevent further problems. The others that don't need new lines still will get the vibration absorbers as a precaution, VW says. The automaker says it has some replacement fuel lines in stock and intends to give repair priority to owners whose vehicles need new lines.

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