Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V076000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V076000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2016-2019 audi tt roadster quattro and tt coupe quattro vehicles Includes 8,572 affected units, Damaged Fuel Tank May Cause Fuel Leak, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2016-2019 audi tt roadster quattro and tt coupe quattro vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2019 audi tt roadster quattro and tt coupe quattro vehicles. in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may become damaged by the fuel tank heat shield bracket .

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cap on the fuel tank heat shield bracket, free of charge. the recall began march 19, 2020. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 20bx.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V076000
Report Received Date: 2020-02-12T00:00:00
Subject: Damaged fuel tank may cause fuel leak
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 8,572

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 20BX
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2019 audi tt roadster quattro and tt coupe quattro vehicles. in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may become damaged by the fuel tank heat shield bracket .
Consequence Summary: A damaged fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cap on the fuel tank heat shield bracket, free of charge. the recall began march 19, 2020. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 20bx.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 89.09

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NHTSA ID: 20V076000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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