More Recalls for VW...

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Quote »Volkswagen recalls 369,000 vehiclesReuters / December 23, 2004DETROIT -- Volkswagen is recalling 369,284 cars for various defects, including leaking fuel pumps and defective hazard light switches, U.S. safety regulators said on Thursday.The automaker is recalling 300,000 Golf, GTI and Jetta cars from 2000-2002 model years because the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time due to high electrical current load from turn-signal bulbs, the National Highway Transport Safety Administration said.Europe's biggest automaker is also recalling 19,284 Golf, Jetta, Beetle and Passat cars from 2004-2005 model years because a leaking diesel fuel pump could lead to a fire.The high pressure diesel pumps were produced with an improper fastener, which could allow diesel fuel to escape from the pump, NHTSA said.Volkswagen said it is checking up to 447,000 cars made between 2001 and 2003, including the Golf, GTI and Jetta models, for possible airbag problems after officials came up with 107 cases in which side-door airbags may have deployed improperly.A spokesman said NHTSA had asked it last week about the reports."We are investigating the cases and are in contact with the authorities about the inquiry," a VW spokesman said. He added that the automaker was unaware of any injuries from the incidents and that it had not recalled any vehicle