Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A3
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V647000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
110042
Date Owners Notified
20161031
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160907
Make Campaign Number
20Y6/20Y5