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Campaign 09V093000

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ID: #09V093000 MFR: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

What This Recall Means

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

What Happened
The fuel tank ventilation valve in your Volkswagen is a small part that helps control the air in the tank. In your 2008 R32, it might not close properly in very hot temperatures, causing fuel to leak into the car's emissions system.
Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak could start a fire if there's an ignition source nearby.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will replace the faulty valve with a new one at no cost to you.

Affected Vehicles

2008 VOLKSWAGEN R32

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #09V093000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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