Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09V377000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V377000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 10,200 affected units, FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V377000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2009-09-30T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel tank ventilation valve

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 10,200

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 20Q3/J3

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire could occur.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V377000

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