Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V377000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 01/10/2007 to 08/26/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 10200 | 11/16/2009 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 09/30/2009 | 10/02/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volkswagen's recall campaign number is 20q3/j3.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| TSB-24-09-28 | 12/18/2009 | 10033329 | Audi: mil on and one or more of the following dtcs are stored inthe ecm data memory-p310b (low pressure fuel system regulation, fuel pressure outside tolerance); p129f or p008b (low pressure fuel system, pressure too high); p129f or p008a | 08/09/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||||
| TSB-01-11-32 | 10/26/2011 | 10042390 | Audi: bulletin to assistance in fuel pressure sensor being diagnose properly. *pe | 12/06/2011 | |
| TSB-01-11-30 | 09/08/2011 | 10041666 | Audi: assistance in diagnosing fuel pressure sensor-g247, properly. *pe | 10/24/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||||
| AUSA-17D9 | 03/06/2012 | 10044087 | Audi: on some vehicles, the fuel pressure sensor, imrc motor, or pressure valve may fail on tfsi engines, manufactured within specific period. *pe | 05/09/2012 | |
| TSB-01-11-30 | 09/08/2011 | 10041666 | Audi: assistance in diagnosing fuel pressure sensor-g247, properly. *pe | 10/24/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 10/31/2009 | 175 | 1 | |
| I was sold a car with a safety recall outstanding for the fuel tank ventilation valve 20q3j3 with mandatory stop sale in place and not advised of the need for repairs at the time of sale. i purchased the care 10/31 and not advised until i called the dealership on 11/09/09. *tr | |||