Volkswagen Golf, GTI (1999-2000): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 05V154000 · Apr 19, 2005 · Volkswagen of America, Inc
30,708
vehicles affected
30,708
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05V154000
- Date
- Apr 19, 2005
- Maker
- Volkswagen of America, Inc
- Units affected
- 30,708
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Fuel pump
- Model years
- 1999-2000
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
LEAKING FUEL, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1999-2000 |
| Volkswagen | GTI | 1999-2000 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 05V154000?
2 models: Volkswagen Golf (1999-2000), Volkswagen GTI (1999-2000), about 30,708 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 05V154000?
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.
What can happen?
LEAKING FUEL, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.