2004 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE Recall 60669 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	04V586000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	VY
Make:	Volkswagen
Model:	New beetle
Year:	2004
Component:	Fuel system, diesel
Manufacturers Involved:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	03/01/2004
End Date Of Manufacturing:	08/29/2004
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	19284
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	02/08/2005
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Date Report Received By ODI:	12/15/2004
Date Added To File:	12/16/2004
Defect 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 Summary:	Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a fire.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will replace the diesel pump. the recall began on february 8, 2005. owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Further Notes:	Vw recall no. vy.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2004 Volkswagen New beetle Fuel system, diesel Recall