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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     VOLKSWAGEN / GOLF     2004-2005
     VOLKSWAGEN / JETTA     2004-2005
     VOLKSWAGEN / NEW BEETLE     2004-2005
     VOLKSWAGEN / PASSAT     2004-2005
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Mfr's Report Date: DEC 13, 2004
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V586000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 19284
Summary:
 ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE DIESEL PUMPS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPER FASTENER, WHICH COULD ALLOW DIESEL FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE PUMP.
Consequence:
 FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIESEL PUMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Notes:
 VW RECALL NO. VY. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

 
 

 

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