VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2004: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : PASSAT | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 2004-03-01 - 2004-08-29 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V586000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2005-02-08 | Date Received by ODI: 2004-12-15 | Date Added to Database: 2004-12-16 |
| Manufacturers 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 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY LEAD TO A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIESEL PUMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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