NHTSA recall 04V-586 (04V586000)

fuel system, diesel recall reported December 15, 2004 - about 19,284 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V586000
Also written as: 04V-586
Manufacturer number: VY
Reported: December 15, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~19,284
Component: fuel system, diesel

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIESEL PUMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-586 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Volkswagen Beetle - 2004, 2005

Volkswagen Golf - 2004, 2005

Volkswagen Jetta - 2004, 2005

Volkswagen Passat - 2004, 2005

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.