NHTSA Recall 05V154000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V154000; Date: Apr. 19, 2005
Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may cause a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Volkswagen Golf; 2000 Volkswagen Golf; 1999 Volkswagen GTI; 2000 Volkswagen GTI
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 30,708
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and double-layer fuel tanks, tension on the fuel supply line may cause the fuel pump supply nipple to crack which could result in a leak.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the fuel supply line for tension, and inspect the fuel pump supply nipple for cracking. If necessary the fuel line and the fuel pump will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2005. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Recall Notes:
Volkswagen recall no. Uu. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 25, 2005
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