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1999 VW GOLF Recall - Campaign #05V154000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1999 VW GOLF RECALL - #05V154000

RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : FUEL PUMP

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.

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Vehicle 1999 VW GOLF
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufactured between 12/1/1998 - 5/31/2000
Recalled on 4/19/2005
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 7/25/2005
# Affected 30,708
Recalled for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
 
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
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.
See also 1999 VW GOLF Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS

1999 VW GOLF Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS

1999 VW GOLF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
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