NHTSA recall 05V-154 (05V154000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported April 19, 2005 - about 30,708 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 05V154000
- Also written as
- 05V-154
- Manufacturer number
- UU
- Reported
- April 19, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- ~30,708
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
LEAKING FUEL, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-154 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.