Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A3
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
15V229000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Effect Of Defect
If The Fuel Pump Fails, The Vehicle Will Not Start, Or If The Engine Is Running, It Will Stop And The Vehicle Will Stall, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20130216
End Of Manufacture
20140423
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6205
Date Owners Notified
20150616
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150417
Make Campaign Number
Audi: 20V5/VW: 20W5