NHTSA Recall 11V490000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V490000; Date: Oct. 3, 2011
Due to the resonance condition, injector line number 2 could develop small cracks which could lead to fuel leakage. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Audi A3; 2011 Audi A3; 2012 Audi A3; 2010 Volkswagen Golf; 2011 Volkswagen Golf; 2012 Volkswagen Golf; 2009 Volkswagen Jetta; 2010 Volkswagen Jetta; 2011 Volkswagen Jetta; 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
Component: Diesel Fuel System
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 168,275
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen is recalling certain model 2009-2012 jetta and jetta sportwagen vehicles, manufactured from may 2008 through September 2011, model year 2010-2012 Volkswagen golf vehicles, manufactured from may 2009 through September 2011, and model year 2010-2012 Audi a3 vehicles, manufactured from September 2009 through September 2011, that are equipped with a 2. 0l tdi common rail diesel engine/clean diesel engine. The fuel injection pulses could coincide with the natural frequency of the injector line #2, in specific load and rpm conditions. This resonance creates additional stress in the fuel line.
How to Fix:
Volkswagen will install an improved fuel injector line for the number 2 cylinder on certain vehicles and will install vibration dampers on all of the injector lines. Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners to have the vehicles repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2011. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Recall Notes:
Volkswagen recall campaign number is 23j9/v5 & 23j8/k5. 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 15, 2011
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