Recall 09V-093
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recalled the 2008 Volkswagen R32: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 09V-093
- Reported
- March 20, 2009
- Vehicles affected
- 5,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volkswagen is recalling approximately 5,000 my 2008 r32 (5th generation) vehicles. When certain driving conditions are accompanied by high ambient temperatures, the fuel tank ventilation valve may not remain fully closed. If this happens, liquid fuel may enter the fuel tank venting system and migrate into the evaporative system, saturating the carbon canister. Should this occur while driving, the vehicle may experience performance issues (I.e., vehicle jerking) and the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) in the instrument cluster could illuminate. Fuel could leak from the evaporative system leak detection pump filter.
The risk
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel tank ventilation valve with an improved valve free of charge. The recall began on june 2, 2009. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Volkswagen recall no. 20p6/s2.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen R32 2008