Recall 09V-377
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recalled the 2006 to 2010 Audi A3 and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 09V-377
- Reported
- September 30, 2009
- Vehicles affected
- 10,200 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 audi a3, tt, and tt roadster passenger vehicles manufactured between september 29, 2005 and august 26, 2009. The closing force of an internal spring of the fuel tank ventilation valve is not adequate enough to hold the valve closed under extreme driving conditions possibly allowing fuel to leak.
The risk
In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire could occur.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners and audi dealers will replace the fuel tank ventilation valve with an improved valve free of charge. The safety recall began on november 16, 2009. Owners may contact audi at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Volkswagen's recall campaign number is 20q3/j3.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] .