Make : VOLKSWAGEN Model : JETTA Year : 2005
Build Dates : 20040301 - 20040829
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V586000
Date Owner's Notified: 20050208 Date Received by ODI: 20041215 Date Added to Databse: 20041216
Manufacturer's Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: VY
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.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
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