Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Is Recalling Approximately 5,000 My 2008 R32 (5Th Generation) Vehicles. When Certain Driving Conditions Are Accompanied By High Ambient Temperatures, The Fuel Tank Ventilation Valve May Not Remain Fully Closed. If This Happens, Liquid Fuel May Enter The Fuel Tank Venting System And Migrate Into The Evaporative System, Saturating The Carbon Canister. Should This Occur While Driving, The Vehicle May Experience Performance Issues (I.E., Vehicle Jerking) And The MalfunCTIon Indicator Lamp (Mil) In The Instrument Cluster Could Illuminate. Fuel Could Leak From The Evaporative System Leak DeteCTIon Pump Filter.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
R32
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
09V093000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
A Fuel Leak, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Could Lead To A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Fuel Tank Ventilation Valve With An Improved Valve Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 2, 2009. Owners May Contact Volkswagen At 1-800-822-8987.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20070117
End Of Manufacture
20080311
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5000
Date Owners Notified
20090602
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20090320
Make Campaign Number
20P6/S2