2005 VW PASSAT RECALL - #04V586000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2005 VW PASSAT |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/2004 - 8/29/2004 |
| Recalled on |
12/16/2004 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
2/8/2005 |
| # Affected |
19,284 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY LEAD TO A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIESEL PUMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987. |
| Notes |
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). |
| See also |
2005 VW PASSAT Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2005 VW PASSAT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
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