NHTSA Recall 16V647000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V647000; Date: Sep. 7, 2016
As fuel accumulates in the evap system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Audi A3; 2016 Audi A3; 2015 Volkswagen Golf; 2016 Volkswagen Golf; 2015 Volkswagen GTI; 2016 Volkswagen GTI
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 110,042
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen golf, golf sportwagen, gti, Audi a3 sedan and a3 cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (evap) system.
How to Fix:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20y6 and 20y5.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 31, 2016
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