Recall 15V229000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Report Date
20150417
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI manufactured on February 17, 2014, to May 22, 2014, and Audi A3 manufactured on February 16, 2013, to April 23, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.

Safety Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi at 1-800-253-2834.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.