Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V229000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V229000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 volkswagen golf, and gti manufactured on february 17, 2014, to may 22, 2014, and audi a3 manufactured on february 16, 2013, to april 23, 2014 Includes 6,205 affected units, Improper Plating may cause Fuel Pump to Fail, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015 volkswagen golf, and gti manufactured on february 17, 2014, to may 22, 2014, and audi a3 manufactured on february 16, 2013, to april 23, 2014
Defect Summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 volkswagen golf, and gti manufactured on february 17, 2014, to may 22, 2014, and audi a3 manufactured on february 16, 2013, to april 23, 2014. improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected fuel pumps, free of charge. the recall began on june 16, 2015. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 or audi at 1-800-253-2834.