Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
What Happened
The fuel tank ventilation valve in your Audi A3, TT, or TT Roadster is a critical safety component that helps prevent fuel leaks. In some 2006-2010 models, the valve's internal spring isn't strong enough to keep the valve closed in extreme driving conditions.
Risk if Unfixed
If the valve fails, fuel could leak out and ignite, causing a vehicle fire. This is a serious safety risk that could happen while you're driving or parked.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty fuel tank ventilation valve with a new, improved one that's designed to prevent leaks. This repair is free, and you should contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule the fix.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Original — 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.
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