Recall 04V586000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Defect in 2004-2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

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RECALL This recall affects up to 19,284 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 04V586000
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles Affected 19,284
Component FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

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