NHTSA — Fuel System, Diesel Problems

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hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
70,616 miles

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2004 Volkswagen Golf fuel system problems

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2004 Volkswagen Golf Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 092009

Golf

  • 94,000 miles

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The contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen Golf. The contact smelled a fuel odor emanating from his vehicle. Upon further inspection he noticed a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a fire. His vehicle identification number was excluded from recall# 04V586000 (fuel system, diesel); therefore, he was ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 94,000 and the current mileage was 99,000.

- Kearneysville, WV, USA

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problem #1

May 172008

Golf

  • 47,233 miles
Tank mounted fuel pump failed resulting in loss of power difficulty in starting and running. Car driven home but not really operable.

- Gastonia, NC, USA

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