As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227521-volkswagen-golf-2016-recall-fuel-system-gasoline · Recall date July 9, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V647000
“VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2016) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 9, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227521-volkswagen-golf-2016-recall-fuel-system-gasoline. Based on NHTSA recall 16V647000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V647000).
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 24V-110.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V647000 — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2016) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline Hello, I own a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2016) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline that is covered by recall 16V647000 from Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 24V-110. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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