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NHTSA Recall 04V586000

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELDec 15, 2004· VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

Summary

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.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIESEL PUMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2004VolkswagenGolf
2005VolkswagenGolf
2004VolkswagenJetta
2005VolkswagenJetta
2004VolkswagenPassat
2005VolkswagenPassat

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