Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09V093000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V093000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 5,000 affected units, FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Volkswagen is recalling approximately 5,000 my 2008 r32 (5th generation) vehicles. when certain driving conditions are accompanied by high ambient temperatures, the fuel tank ventilation valve may not remain fully closed. if this happens, liquid fuel may enter the fuel tank venting system and migrate into the evaporative system, saturating the carbon canister. should this occur while driving, the vehicle may experience performance issues (i.e., vehicle jerking) and the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) in the instrument cluster could illuminate. fuel could leak from the evaporative system leak detection pump filter.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fuel tank ventilation valve with an improved valve free of charge. the recall began on june 2, 2009. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V093000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2009-03-20T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel tank ventilation valve

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 5,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 20P6/S2

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volkswagen is recalling approximately 5,000 my 2008 r32 (5th generation) vehicles. when certain driving conditions are accompanied by high ambient temperatures, the fuel tank ventilation valve may not remain fully closed. if this happens, liquid fuel may enter the fuel tank venting system and migrate into the evaporative system, saturating the carbon canister. should this occur while driving, the vehicle may experience performance issues (i.e., vehicle jerking) and the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) in the instrument cluster could illuminate. fuel could leak from the evaporative system leak detection pump filter.

Consequence Summary: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the fuel tank ventilation valve with an improved valve free of charge. the recall began on june 2, 2009. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-4p49_tj43~z7zz

NHTSA ID: 09V093000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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