NHTSA Campaign Number

04V586000

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

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.

What This Recall Page Shows

This page summarizes a single NHTSA recall campaign, including the defect description, safety consequence, and manufacturer's remedy. The affected vehicles listed below are the make/model/year combinations tracked in our database — this is not a VIN-specific result. To check whether your individual vehicle is covered by this recall, enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Click any vehicle below to view its full safety profile.

Affected Vehicles (8)

Year	Make	Model
2004	Volkswagen	Beetle
2005	Volkswagen	Beetle
2004	Volkswagen	Golf
2005	Volkswagen	Golf
2004	Volkswagen	Jetta
2005	Volkswagen	Jetta
2004	Volkswagen	Passat
2005	Volkswagen	Passat

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Affected Models

Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Passat

Affected Years

2005 2004

This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 04V586000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.