Diesel Fuel System Problems of Volkswagen Golf - part 2

Was driving at approximately 65 mph on an illinois highway when I suddenly lost power and heard a tapping coming from the engine area. This was very dangerous because I was almost rear ended after losing power. Then diesel fuel started spraying all over the car and the highway. Pulled over and fire department came to clean up as much fuel as they could. Car was towed to local vw dealer. It turned out that the fuel line to injector for cylinder #2 was leaking. They removed and replaced this part. 03l-130-301-r line was replaced.

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The contact owns 2010 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that when braking to a complete stop, the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact experienced the failure twice. The vehicle was not repaired. There is an active investigation into the fuel system, which deals the this stalling issue with the diesel on the 2009 jetta, and that the 2010 model year has the same engine. The defect campaign number is pe10034. The failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 18,800.

The vehicle is maintained according to manufacturer guidelines and by certified mechanics at Volkswagen dealer service center. Less than a week after the last maintenance, fuel tank exploded while driving. Bottom of the car is damaged right under rear passenger seats. Based on initial report from dealer service department, due to internal pressure build-up there was no fire (the car is diesel). Updated 06/23/10.

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The contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen Golf. The contact smelled a fuel odor emanating from his vehicle. Upon further inspection he noticed a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a fire. His vehicle identification number was excluded from recall# 04v586000 (fuel system, diesel); therefore, he was ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 94,000 and the current mileage was 99,000.

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The contact owns a 1999 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that the valve in the fuel causes the vehicle to stall without warning. The valve becomes clogged with the fuel. He has researched several complaints regarding this failure and stated that Volkswagen is aware, but does nothing to rectify the issue. On separate occasions, the contact has been stranded in cold weather and faced near death experiences due to the stalling. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 126,900.

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Tank mounted fuel pump failed resulting in loss of power difficulty in starting and running. Car driven home but not really operable.