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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 11V490📅 Oct 3, 2011

2009–2012 Volkswagen Jetta & 2010–2012 Audi A3 + 1 more recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

Volkswagen is recalling certain model 2009-2012 Jetta and Jetta sportwagen vehicles, manufactured from may 2008 through september 2011, model year 2010-2012 volkswagen Golf vehicles, manufactured from may 2009 through september 2011, and model year 2010-2012 audi A3 vehicles, manufactured from september 2009 through september 2011, that are equipped with a 2.0L tdi common rail diesel engine/clean diesel engine. The fuel injection pulses could coincide with the natural frequency of the injector line #2, in specific load and RPM conditions. This resonance creates additional stress in the fuel line.

💥 The risk

Due to the resonance condition, injector line number 2 could develop small cracks which could lead to fuel leakage. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a fire.

🔧 The fix

Volkswagen will install an improved fuel injector line for the number 2 cylinder on certain vehicles and will install vibration dampers on all of the injector lines. Volkswagen and audi will notify owners to have the vehicles repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V490000
Manufacturer recall #
23J9/V5 & 23J8/K5
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
168,275
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Owner phone
1-800-822-8987
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 15, 2011
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Volkswagen recall campaign number is 23J9/V5 & 23J8/K5.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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V490 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V490?

2009–2012 Volkswagen Jetta & 2010–2012 Audi A3 + 1 more. 168,275 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Audi dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-822-8987.