Audi A3 Cabriolet; Volkswagen Golf, GTI (2015-2016): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 16V647000 · Sep 7, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
110,042
vehicles affected
110,042
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V647000
- Date
- Sep 7, 2016
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 110,042
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline; Engine and engine cooling > Exhaust system > Emission control
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 This recall has been fully superseded by recall 24V-110.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Audi | A3 Cabriolet | 2015-2016 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2015-2016 |
| Volkswagen | GTI | 2015-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V647000?
3 models: Audi A3 Cabriolet (2015-2016), Volkswagen Golf (2015-2016), Volkswagen GTI (2015-2016), about 110,042 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V647000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.