NHTSA Recall # | 67509 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 09V377000 |
MFG Compaign # | 20Q3/J3 |
Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | TT |
Model Year | 2008 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 16/11/09 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 10/01/07 |
End date of manufacturing | 26/08/09 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 30/09/09 |
Report created | 02/10/09 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 10200 |
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 action | 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. |
Recall 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 . |