Volkswagen is recalling more than 261,000 vehicles due to a potential fuel leak that can increase the risk of fire.
The recall covers 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen GP, 2015-2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020Volkswagen Golf GTI, 2018-2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen A7, and 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI.
According to documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the suction jet pump inside the fuel tank is designed to purge fuel from the Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) system. If a specific seal inside an affected suction jet pump fails, the fuel may flow directly into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.
If this happens, fuel could accumulate in the EVAP system and may leak through the charcoal canister filter element.
Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Due to a manufacturing issue, seal rings inside the suction jet pump in the fuel tank were assembled with too much tension during the manual process. This could have pre-damaged seals, potentially leading to fuel ingress into the EVAP system. Should the EVAP system be flooded, fuel could leak through the charcoal canister filter element.
Dealers will replace the suction jet pump inside the fuel tank with the latest version of suction jet pump at no cost to customers. Volkswagen and Audi will offer a reimbursement plan under this recall.
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