Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06V017000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V017000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 74,000 affected units, FUEL PUMP, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain vehicles produced from september 2002 - march 2003, equipped with 1.8l turbo, 2.8l v6, or 3.0l engines, a change in the electrical motor components in the fuel pump can lead to an inoperative fuel pump and, ultimately, stoppage of fuel supply to the engine causing it to stall.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install new fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on april 10, 2006. owners may contact vw at 1-800-222-8987 or audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V017000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2006-01-23T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel pump

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 74,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: M7 & JL

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain vehicles produced from september 2002 - march 2003, equipped with 1.8l turbo, 2.8l v6, or 3.0l engines, a change in the electrical motor components in the fuel pump can lead to an inoperative fuel pump and, ultimately, stoppage of fuel supply to the engine causing it to stall.

Consequence Summary: If fuel flow to the engine is interrupted, the vehicle could stall without warning and thus present a potential risk of crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install new fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on april 10, 2006. owners may contact vw at 1-800-222-8987 or audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-r72q-p8ae_pu6w

NHTSA ID: 06V017000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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