VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V647000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | GTI | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-10-31 | 2016-09-07 | 2016-09-07 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20Y6/20Y5
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 110042
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions "EVAP" system.
As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 24V-110.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
