NHTSA recall 05V-305 (05V305000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported July 5, 2005 - about 39,583 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 05V305000
- Also written as
- 05V-305
- Manufacturer number
- M1
- Reported
- July 5, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- ~39,583
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-305 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.