NHTSA Recall # | 55198 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 05V154000 |
MFG Compaign # | UU |
Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | GOLF |
Model Year | 2000 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
Date of notification | 25/07/05 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/12/98 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/05/00 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 19/04/05 |
Report created | 19/04/05 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 30708 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Recall 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. |