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NEWS:
VW recalls 168,000 cars for fuel leaks, Jetta, Golf, Audi
A3
YAHOO NEWS -- October 6, 2011 Volkswagen
is recalling 168,275 cars equipped with diesel engines because of a defect in
the fuel injection system that could cause fuel leaks and fires.
The recall affects certain 2009-2012 Jetta
midsize cars, and some 2010 through 2012 Golf small cars, as well as some Audi
A3 models from the 2010 through 2012 model years, the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration said Thursday on its website. All are equipped with
2-liter TDI diesel engines.
Cracks can develop in the fuel injection system
and cause fuel to leak, possibly causing fires, VW said in documents filed with
federal safety regulators.
However, the company said in the documents that
it doesn't know of any fires, crashes or injuries caused by the problem.
Fuel injectors squirt fuel into the cylinder,
where it is ignited. The resulting explosion pushes the pistons, which move to
power the cars. On some of the VW diesels, a vibration given off by the
injectors can cause stress that eventually can lead to cracks in the injector
fuel lines, VW said.
Volkswagen will replace a fuel injector line in
some models and install dampers to cut the vibrations on all of them. The
repairs will be made free of charge. The recall is expected to start in
November, NHTSA said.
The recall includes 161,144 Golf and Jetta models
and another 7,131 Audi A3s.
The Jettas, including SportWagens, were made from
May 2008 through September of 2011, while the Golfs were made from May of 2009
through September of 2011. The A3 models were made from September of 2009
through September of 2011.
About 20 percent of the cars built during those
time periods will need to have fuel lines replaced, and all will the vehicles
will get the vibration dampers, VW said.
More than 20 percent of the Volkswagens sold in
the U.S. have diesel engines.
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AUGUST 2011 -- Volkswagen is recalling
certain model year 2011-2012 Audi R8 Spyder vehicles manufactured from May 18,
2010, through June 22, 2011. The fuel supply line may contact and rub against
the heat shield in the engine compartment. This could lead to a small fuel leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.
Dealers will inspect the fuel line for damage and replace it if necessary free
of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2011. 11V-390
MAY
2011 --
Volkswagen is recalling
certain model year 2001-2004
Audi A6, model year
2002-2003 S6 and model year
2003 RS6 vehicles equipped
with 4.2l engines and
manufactured from June 19,
2001, through June 8, 2004.
The aging of the plastic
material in the fuel tank
rollover valve combined with
bending stress from the
aluminum ventilation line to
the rollover valve nipple
may lead to cracking of the
nipple. If this happens, a
fuel leak may result. A fuel
leak in the presence of an
ignition source could lead
to a vehicle fire. Dealers
will reinforce the nipple on
the rollover valve to
prevent leakage or repair
the cracking at the nipple.
The recall is expected to
begin during June 2011.
11V-267
DECEMBER 2009 -
Volkswagen is recalling
certain model year 2009 Q5
passenger vehicles
manufactured between
November 25, 2008 and June
4, 2009. A left and/or right
a-pillar trim cover clip may
not have been manufactured
correctly, allowing the
a-pillar trim to become
loose when the sideguard
head protection airbags
deploy during a crash. If
this happens, a loose trim
piece could injure the front
seat occupants of the
vehicle. Volkswagen will
inspect the clip in the
middle of the left and right
a-pillar covers and replace
it free of charge. The
safety recall is expected to
begin during January 2010.
09V-484
SEPTEMBER 2009 --
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. In
the presence of an ignition
source, a vehicle fire could
occur. 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.
09V-377
AUGUST 2009 --
Volkswagen is recalling
certain model year 2009 and
2010 passenger cars
manufactured between
September 2008 and August
2009. The wiring harness of
a temperature sensor in the
direct shift gearbox (DSG)
may have connector wires
that were insufficiently
crimped. With insufficiently
crimped connector wires, a
temperature sensor has the
potential to falsely detect
a high gearbox oil
temperature, causing the
transmission to abruptly
shift to neutral. If this
happens, the selector lever
position indicator within
the instrument panel will
flash. In addition, the
"Depress Brake Pedal"
indicator light will be
illuminated, alerting the
driver to apply the brakes.
The abrupt shift to neutral
could lead to a crash
without warning. Volkswagen
will notify owners, inspect
the DSG and, if necessary,
replace an affected DSG
temperature sensor free of
charge. The manufacturer has
not yet provided a
notification schedule.
09V-333
AUGUST
2008 -- Volkswagen is
recalling 13,900 MY
1996-2003 Audi A8 vehicles
equipped with a 5-speed
automatic transmission. The
locking cable may move out
of position over time. With
the locking cable out of
position, the shifter can be
moved out of the "PARK"
position even if the
ignition key is not in the
ignition lock. This could
allow the vehicle to roll,
causing a crash without
warning. Dealers will modify
the automatic transmission
locking cable by installing
an adjusting piece that will
secure the locking cable in
place. The recall is
expected to begin during
September 2008. 08V397
APRIL 2008 --
Volkswagen
is recalling 68,240 MY 2001-2004 Audi A6
Quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7L, 2.8L,
or 3.0L engines and MY 2001-2005 Audi Allroad Quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7L
or 4.2L engines. The aging of the plastic
material in the fuel tank rollover valve
combined with bending stress from the
aluminum ventilation line to the rollover
valve nipple may lead to cracking of the
nipple. If this happens, a fuel leak may
result. A fuel leak in the presence of an
ignition source could lead to a vehicle
fire. Dealers will reinforce the nipple on
the rollover valve to prevent leakage or
repair the cracking at the nipple. The
recall is expected to begin on or before May
30, 2008. Owners may contact Audi at
1-800-822-2834. This recall was the subject
of a Preliminary Evaluation, PE08-008,
conducted by the Office of Defects
Investigation. 08V-157
JULY 2007
-- Volkswagen is
recalling 1,021 MY 2006 A6
passenger vehicles. The
automatic rear lid includes
an electric motor and clutch
that work in conjunction
with two gas struts to open
and close the rear lid,
including a manual close
function. In rare cases if
one of the struts has a
total loss of pressure, the
resultant slow movement of
the rear lid is interpreted
by the software as an
intended manual close and
the motor clutch releases to
close the rear lid
immediately. This can result
in an unintended rapid
closing of the rear lid with
a risk of personal injury.
Dealers will install new
software. The recall is
expected to begin during
September 2007. 07V334
August 2007 --
VW is recalling 34,358
MY 2003 Passat and Audi A4 and A6 vehicles
equipped with 1.8L turbo, 2.8L V6, or 3.0L
engines. A change in the electrical motor
components in the fuel pump can lead to an
inoperative fuel pump and, ultimately,
stoppage of fuel supply to the engine
causing it to stall. If fuel flow to the
engine is interrupted, the vehicle could
stall without warning and thus present a
potential risk of crash. Dealers will
install new fuel pumps. The recall is
expected to begin during September 20007.
This recall is a supplement to a previous
campaign (please see 06V017). 07V-375 |
