NHTSA Campaign 07V375000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Issued by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC · Reported Aug 28, 2007 · 34,358 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.

Consequence

IF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE IS INTERRUPTED, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND THUS PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 28, 20007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-222-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. THIS RECALL IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V017).

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
AUDI A4 2003 34,358
AUDI A6 2003 34,358
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2003 34,358

Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V375000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.