Jan 21 2010
Auto Recalls: Audi, A3, 2009
Build Dates: 29 September, 2005 – 30 July, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V377000
Date Owner’s Notified: 0000-00-00
Date Received by ODI: 2009-09-30
Date Added to Database: 2009-10-02
Manufacturers Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20Q3/J3
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 10200
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire could occur.
Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners and Audi dealers will replace the fuel tank ventilation valve with an improved valve free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during October 2009.