2008 Volkswagen R32 recall: tank assembly
Volkswagen Of America, Inc reported this safety recall on March 20, 2009. It covers about 5,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,000
- reported
- Mar 20, 2009
- owners notified
- Jun 2, 2009
- related complaints
- 25
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen is recalling approximately 5,000 my 2008 r32 (5th generation) vehicles. When certain driving conditions are accompanied by high ambient temperatures, the fuel tank ventilation valve may not remain fully closed. If this happens, liquid fuel may enter the fuel tank venting system and migrate into the evaporative system, saturating the carbon canister. Should this occur while driving, the vehicle may experience performance issues (I.e., vehicle jerking) and the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) in the instrument cluster could illuminate. Fuel could leak from the evaporative system leak detection pump filter.
- Risk
- A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank ventilation valve with an improved valve free of charge. The recall began on june 2, 2009. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Recall number 09V093000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen R32 2008 2008
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 25 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 09V093000
Is there a recall on the 2008 Volkswagen R32 tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 09V093000, reported on March 20, 2009, covers about 5,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 09V093000?
Dealers will replace the fuel tank ventilation valve with an improved valve free of charge. The recall began on june 2, 2009. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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