Recall 09V377000: Fuel Tank Vent Valve Replacement
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
Audi/A3 2006-2010
Audi/TT 2008-2010
Audi/TT Roadster 2008-2010
MANUFACTURER: Volkswagen of America, Inc.
MFR'S REPORT DATE: September 30, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V377000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 10200
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:
In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire could occur.
REMEDY:
Volkswagen will notify owners and Audi dealers will replace the fuel tank ventilation valve with an improved valve free of charge. The safety recall
is expected to begin during October 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
