2004–2005 Volkswagen Beetle & 2004–2005 Volkswagen Golf + 2 more recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the diesel pump. The recall began on february 8, 2005. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V586000
- Manufacturer recall #
- VY
- Manufacturer
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 19,284
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Owner phone
- 1-800-822-8987
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 8, 2005
- Built
- Mar 1, 2004 – Aug 29, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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).