Recall
Volkswagen Jetta — 04V586000
NHTSA ID
04V586000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2004-12-15
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Units Affected
19,284
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
VY
Summary
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.
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.