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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V229000

2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet | 2015 Volkswagen Golf | 2015 Volkswagen Gti — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Published April 17, 2015 · Recall initiated: April 17, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V229000, published April 17, 2015. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet | 2015 Volkswagen Golf | 2015 Volkswagen Gti — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
AUDI
Model
A3 CABRIOLET
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Lot
2015 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET | 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet | 2015 Volkswagen Golf | 2015 Volkswagen Gti — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V229000 on April 17, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: A3 CABRIOLET.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)