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2016 Audi A3 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emis Recall


NHTSA Recall #	120618
NHTSA Compaign #	16V647000
MFG Compaign #	20Y6/20Y5
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Supplier	AUDI
Brand	AUDI
Model	A3
Model Year	2016
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS
Date of notification	31/10/16
Begin date of manufacuring	08/12/23
End date of manufacturing	08/12/23
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	07/09/16
Report created	07/09/16
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Estimated number of affected units	110042
Defect summary	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.
Consequence summary	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.
Corrective action	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.
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).

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2016 Audi A3 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emis Recall

2016 Audi A3 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emis Recall

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