2008 Volkswagen R32 recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
Volkswagen is recalling approximately 5,000 my 2008 R32 (5TH generation) vehicles. When certain driving conditions are accompanied by high ambient temperatures, the fuel tank ventilation valve may not remain fully closed. If this happens, liquid fuel may enter the fuel tank venting system and migrate into the evaporative system, saturating the carbon canister. Should this occur while driving, the vehicle may experience performance issues (I.e., vehicle jerking) and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) in the instrument cluster could illuminate. Fuel could leak from the evaporative system leak detection pump filter.
💥 The risk
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a vehicle fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel tank ventilation valve with an improved valve free of charge. The recall began on june 2, 2009. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V093000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 20P6/S2
- Manufacturer
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 5,000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-822-8987
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 2, 2009
- Built
- Jan 17, 2007 – Mar 11, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Volkswagen recall no. 20P6/S2.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .