Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A3
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
09V377000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, A Vehicle Fire Could Occur.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20050929
End Of Manufacture
20090730
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
10200
Date Owners Notified
20091116
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20090930
Make Campaign Number
20Q3/J3