NHTSA recall 05V305000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Volkswagen Jetta
Reported Jul 5, 200539,583 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INCMaker’s number M1Built Nov 1, 2004 – Jun 28, 2005
The defect
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.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The remedy
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.