Fuel Pump problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat

While driving home last night, my 2002 vw Passat began to lose power and cut off. I was able to let it coast to the side of the road but in the lane of an exit ramp for traffic exiting the highway. I engaged my flashers and called 911 and a tow truck. I tried starting the car again and it would not crank. Once the police came, he pushed my car into safety and awaited the tow truck. My car was towed to the vw dealer. This morning, I received a call from the dealer who said the fuel flow to the engine was interrupted and caused by a inoperative fuel pump. My complaint is when I checked online for recalls, I found a recall that was posted in sept 2002 for the same issue I am having with my car. My car was purchased in Feb 2002 and the recall is for 2003 models. I called vw of America and explained the issue with them and the only offer they gave me was $1000 towards a new vw. Unbelievable! because the recall was for 2003 models, they could not assist me because my vehicle is a 2002. Even though I am having the same issues with my vehicle as the 2003 recall. The dealer quoted $589 for the repair. This stall could have been worse than it was due to the inclement weather, night time and the exit ramp. This should be included in a safety recall because there is no warning before the vehicle cuts off which causes a potential for a crash, which is what I was faced with last night. I am not asking to be singled out, but to look into this 6-month gap of the recall in sept 2002 and the purchase date of my vehicle Feb 2002. I was also told at vw of America that they could only assist me with my issue if my VIN number matched the recalls. So my question, what if the stall of my vehicle caused an accident and serious injuries or fatalities were involved, would vw look into the 2002 recall then or just tell the families, sorry, you didn't have a 2003.

The contact owns a 2002 Volkswagen Passat. The contact was driving with the cruise control set at 67 mph when the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was repaired. The current mileage is 70,000 and failure mileage was 7,586.

Volkswagen 2002 Passat 1. 8l turbo. Engine stalled completely going 60 mph on freeway. Coasted to side of road. Was able to restart. Very dangerous. Issue sounds identical to fuel pump issue with 2003 Passat which causes dangerous stalling without warning.

2002 Volkswagen Passat failed to start suddenly, with no warning signs. It had to be towed to the mechanic, with no answer immediately for its failure to start. The fuel pump was the reason for the breakdown, and Volkswagen recalled the 2002 Passat for faulty fuel pumps, but not all 2002's qualified for the recall, like mine. There was a waiting list of 3 months just to get a pump from the dealer. The fuel pump had to be replaced at a charge of $615. 87, and it should have been included in a recall if this problem affects all 2002 models.

While driving at 40 mph, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Without warning then the vehicle stalled. The driver tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the mass air flow sensor and cleaned the fuel pump relay to resolve the stalling problem. The radio was inoperative due to a short in the wiring.

Fuel system failed. The car ran like a tractor, misfiring and emitting explosive like sounds. The dashboard warning light came on and stayed on. We limped to the next vw dealer who found it necessary to replace the ignition coils. The coils were already once replaced under warranty on July 23, 20003. Why do we have to pay $200. 44 plus tax for these obviously unreliable parts?.