Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V586000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 03/01/2004 to 08/29/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 19284 | 02/08/2005 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/15/2004 | 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 Summary | Dealers will replace the diesel pump. the recall began on february 8, 2005. owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vw recall no. vy.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| 0501 | 07/21/2005 | 10016033 | Fuel gauge sender, incorrect reading. to include volkswagen jetta 2006. *tt | 08/18/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 07/12/2011 | 118000 | ||
| Premature camshaft and lifter wear at 118,000 miles on a vw tdi diesel will have to replace the camshaft lifters bearings and bolts at a cost of $3,400. diesel engines should last 300,000 miles. all maintenance has been done according to vw guidelines and at a vw dealer. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 05/30/2006 | 787 | 1 | 04/29/2006 |
| My 2005 turbo vw beetle convertible is getting 19 and 20 mpg highway and surface street driving). this is far below the manufactures estimate. the dealer contends that the car needs to be broken in, and or it is lower due to california emissions.*jb | |||