As nick said, we don't know for sure if the latest HPFP has solved the problems. Not enough time on them to know absolutely. If you figure a replacement charge of $1000 (est) per HPFP and VW has seen less than 1% failures to date, then you can see the economics of only working on the failures at $8000. Even at $100 per HPFP, VW is still ahead only fixing the failures. Based on that, I would not be surprised to see a "lifetime" warranty for the fuel system come out of this investigation.
Hopefully, Since VW is already involved with the NHTSA investigation, they will report all failures not just those of the effected tdiclub members.
A new pump plus Lifetime warranty is what you would want. Or a whole system plus a lifetime warranty in case of a failure."IF" VW is really taking ownership and have started paying for any/all HPFP's that fail (not for the gasoline filled), then would it not be cheaper for VW to have current owners with XXX1234 HPFP's come to the dealership for a newer version HPFP? A new HPFP is certainly cheaper than replacing the entire fuel system!
I'm sure we would rather have a new HPFP installed than have to go through the hassle of a possible wreck, getting stranded, towing charges, loaner vehicle, new fuel system, pain and suffering, hotel bill (while being stranded in some strange city), etc. etc. See where I'm going with this?
And to add to Dweisel's point, those failures (i believe) are only Member failures. Think about all those poor soles who purchased a TDI that crapped out on them! I'm sure there are a lot more failures out there... a lot more.
If they were to replace your HPFP and the old pump were going bad (but not failed yet) your whole system could already be full of trash (who would decide if you needed a whole system replacement or just a pump at that point). The extended warranty would help make sure the car survived with just the new pump replacement.
To make sure no corners were cut in all this, a new system or pump plus the lifetime warranty is what you should have.
I am sure wording should be improved.
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