Recall 11V490000: Number 2 Injector Line Leaking
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
Audi/A3 2010-2012
MANUFACTURER: Volkswagen of America, Inc.
MFR'S REPORT DATE: September 30, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V490000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Fuel System, Diesel
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 168,275
SUMMARY:
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Audi A3 vehicles, manufactured from September 2009 through September 2011, that are
equipped with a 2.0L TDI Common Rail Diesel Engine/Clean Diesel Engine. The fuel injection pulses could coincide with the natural frequency of
the #2 injector line, in specific load and rpm conditions. this resonance creates additional stress in the fuel line.
CONSEQUENCE:
Due to the resonance condition, injector line number 2 could develop small cracks which could lead to fuel leakage. Leaking fuel in the presence of
an ignition source, may lead to a fire.
REMEDY:
Volkswagen/Audi will install an improved fuel injector line for the number 2 cylinder on certain vehicles and will install vibration dampers on all of
the injector lines. Volkswagen/Audi will notify owners to have the vehicles repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during
November 2011. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
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NOTES:
Volkswagen/Audi recall campaign number is 23J9/V5 & 23J8/K5. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's
