2006-2010 Audi A3 and Audi TT recall: tank assembly
Volkswagen Of America, Inc reported this safety recall on September 30, 2009. It covers about 10,200 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 10,200
- reported
- Sep 30, 2009
- owners notified
- Nov 16, 2009
- related complaints
- 34
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 began on november 16, 2009. Owners may contact audi at 1‑800‑253‑2834.
Recall number 09V377000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 34 complaints about fuel system problems.
2007 Audi A32008 Audi A32009 Audi A32010 Audi A32008 Audi TT2009 Audi TT2010 Audi TT
Questions about recall 09V377000
Is there a recall on the 2006-2010 Audi A3 and Audi TT tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 09V377000, reported on September 30, 2009, covers about 10,200 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 09V377000?
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.
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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