NHTSA Recall 09V377000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V377000; Date: Sep. 30, 2009
In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Audi A3; 2007 Audi A3; 2008 Audi A3; 2009 Audi A3; 2010 Audi A3; 2008 Audi TT; 2009 Audi TT; 2010 Audi TT
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 10,200
Recall 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.
How to 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 1-800-253-2834.
Recall Notes:
Volkswagen's recall campaign number is 20q3/j3. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 16, 2009
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