VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2005: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V586000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-02-08 | 2004-12-15 | 2004-12-16 |
Production Dates: 2004-03-01 - 2004-08-29
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: VY
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 19284
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIESEL PUMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
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'.
