NHTSA Recall # | 112796 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V229000 |
MFG Compaign # | Audi: 20V5/VW: 20W5 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A3 |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
Date of notification | 16/06/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 16/02/13 |
End date of manufacturing | 23/04/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 17/04/15 |
Report created | 17/04/15 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 6205 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |