NHTSA Recall # | 61574 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 05V305000 |
MFG Compaign # | M1 |
Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/P |
Date of notification | 11/07/05 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/11/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/06/05 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/07/05 |
Report created | 05/07/05 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 39583 |
Defect summary | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2. 5l gasoline engine, a fuel supply line clamp located in the engine compartment may not be positioned properly and could cause a fuel leak. |
Consequence summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the position of the engine compartment fuel supply line clamp and, if necessary, replace the clamp. The recall began on july 11, 2005. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987. |
Recall notes | Vw recall no. M1. 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. |