Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V647000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V647000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015-2016 volkswagen golf, golf sportwagen, gti, audi a3 sedan and a3 cabriolet vehicles Includes 110,042 affected units, Suction Pump may Allow Fuel into the EVAP System, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2016 volkswagen golf, golf sportwagen, gti, audi a3 sedan and a3 cabriolet vehicles

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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. this recall has been fully superseded by recall 24v-110.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V647000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-09-07T00:00:00
Subject: Suction pump may allow fuel into the evap system
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 110,042

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 20Y6/20Y5
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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. this recall has been fully superseded by recall 24v-110.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-i6ru.gwaw-kt48
NHTSA ID: 16V647000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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