2009-2012 Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf and others recall: fuel system, diesel
Volkswagen Of America, Inc reported this safety recall on October 3, 2011. It covers about 168,275 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 168,275
- reported
- Oct 3, 2011
- owners notified
- Nov 15, 2011
- related complaints
- 983
Fuel system, diesel
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen is recalling certain model 2009-2012 jetta and jetta sportwagen vehicles, manufactured from may 2008 through september 2011, model year 2010-2012 volkswagen golf vehicles, manufactured from may 2009 through september 2011, and 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 injector line #2, in specific load and RPM conditions. This resonance creates additional stress in the fuel line.
- Risk
- 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 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 and 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.
Recall number 11V490000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 983 complaints about fuel system problems.
2010 Audi A32011 Audi A32012 Audi A32010 Volkswagen Golf2011 Volkswagen Golf2012 Volkswagen Golf2009 Volkswagen Jetta2010 Volkswagen Jetta2011 Volkswagen Jetta2012 Volkswagen Jetta
Questions about recall 11V490000
Is there a recall on the 2009-2012 Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf and others fuel system, diesel?
Yes. Recall 11V490000, reported on October 3, 2011, covers about 168,275 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V490000?
Volkswagen 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 and 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.
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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