2000 VW GOLF RECALL - #05V154000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : FUEL PUMP
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2000 VW GOLF |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1998 - 5/31/2000 |
| Recalled on |
4/19/2005 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
7/25/2005 |
| # Affected |
30,708 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
LEAKING FUEL, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY CAUSE A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2000 VW GOLF Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, UPPER ARM
2000 VW GOLF Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
2000 VW GOLF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS, SWITCH
2000 VW GOLF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
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