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NHTSA Recall 05V154000: Fuel pump (fuel system)

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 30,708 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volkswagen Golf.

30,708
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2005
owners notified (July 25)
NHTSA campaign05V154000
Manufacturer campaignUU
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP
Report receivedApril 19, 2005
Owner notificationJuly 25, 2005
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

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.

Safety risk

Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may cause a fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Volkswagen recall no. Uu.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.

Vehicles covered by recall 05V154000

Make and modelModel years
Volkswagen Golf1999, 2000
Volkswagen GTI1999, 2000

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.