Is the 2000 VOLKSWAGEN Golf safe to drive?

The 2000 VOLKSWAGEN Golf has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP recall for the 2000 VOLKSWAGEN Golf? (Campaign #05V154000)

Your fuel pump supply line may be under too much tension, which could cause it to crack and leak fuel. If there's a leak and an ignition source is nearby, it could cause a fire. You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they'll inspect and replace the fuel line and pump for free, if needed.

Campaign 05V154000

Critical Plain English 2005-04-19

What This Recall Means

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

What Happened

Your fuel pump supply line may be under too much tension, which could cause it to crack and leak fuel.

Risk if Unfixed

If there's a leak and an ignition source is nearby, it could cause a fire.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they'll inspect and replace the fuel line and pump for free, if needed.

Affected Vehicles

2000 VOLKSWAGEN Golf

2000 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #05V154000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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