Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #24V110000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 24V110000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting front-wheel drive 2015-2020 audi a3 sedan, 2015-2019 audi a3 cabriolet, 2019-2020 volkswagen jetta gli, 2018 golf sportwagen gp, 2018-2019 golf sportwagen a7, 2015-2017 golf sportwagen, 2015-2020 golf gti, and 2015-2020 golf a7 vehicles Includes 261,257 affected units, Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank Suction Pump Failure, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

front-wheel drive 2015-2020 audi a3 sedan, 2015-2019 audi a3 cabriolet, 2019-2020 volkswagen jetta gli, 2018 golf sportwagen gp, 2018-2019 golf sportwagen a7, 2015-2017 golf sportwagen, 2015-2020 golf gti, and 2015-2020 golf a7 vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 audi a3 sedan, 2015-2019 audi a3 cabriolet, 2019-2020 volkswagen jetta gli, 2018 golf sportwagen gp, 2018-2019 golf sportwagen a7, 2015-2017 golf sportwagen, 2015-2020 golf gti, and 2015-2020 golf a7 vehicles. due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (evap) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. final owner notification letters for audi owners were mailed on july 25, 2024. final owner letters for vw owners were mailed on august 13, 2024. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's numbers for this recall are vw: 20uf/audi: 20yf. vehicles that were previously recalled under 16v-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. this recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16v-647.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 24V110000
Report Received Date: 2024-02-14T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel leak from fuel tank suction pump failure
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 261,257

Details

MFR Campaign Number: VW: 20UF/AUDI:20YF
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 audi a3 sedan, 2015-2019 audi a3 cabriolet, 2019-2020 volkswagen jetta gli, 2018 golf sportwagen gp, 2018-2019 golf sportwagen a7, 2015-2017 golf sportwagen, 2015-2020 golf gti, and 2015-2020 golf a7 vehicles. due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (evap) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
Consequence Summary: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. final owner notification letters for audi owners were mailed on july 25, 2024. final owner letters for vw owners were mailed on august 13, 2024. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's numbers for this recall are vw: 20uf/audi: 20yf. vehicles that were previously recalled under 16v-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. this recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16v-647.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 30.54

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NHTSA ID: 24V110000
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Created At: 1742808662
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