2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | 2010 Audi A3 | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Audi A3 | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Audi A3 | 2012 Volkswagen Golf — Fuel system, diesel
Published October 3, 2011 · Recall initiated: October 3, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V490000, published October 3, 2011. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | 2010 Audi A3 | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Audi A3 | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Audi A3 | 2012 Volkswagen Golf — Fuel system, diesel.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- JETTA
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2010 AUDI A3 | 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2012 AUDI A3 | 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2011 AUDI A3 | 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | 2010 Audi A3 | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Audi A3 | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Audi A3 | 2012 Volkswagen Golf — Fuel system, diesel recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V490000 on October 3, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: JETTA.