Recall 05V-305
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recalled the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-305
- Reported
- July 5, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 39,583 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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 fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
VW recall no. M1. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Jetta 2005