1999 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Recall 36690 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	05V154000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	UU
Make:	Volkswagen
Model:	Gti
Year:	1999
Component:	Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Manufacturers Involved:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	12/01/1998
End Date Of Manufacturing:	05/31/2000
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	30708
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	07/25/2005
Recall Initiator:	Odi
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Date Report Received By ODI:	04/19/2005
Date Added To File:	04/19/2005
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.
Further 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.

1999 Volkswagen Gti Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump Recall