NHTSA recall 09V377000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: The closing force of an internal spring of the fuel tank ventilation valve is not adequate enough to hold the valve closed under extreme driving conditions possibly allowing fuel to leak.
Why it matters: In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire could occur.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners and Audi dealers will replace the fuel tank ventilation valve with an improved valve free of charge. The safety recall began on November 16, 2009.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2006 Audi A3, 2007 Audi A3, 2008 Audi A3, 2009 Audi A3, 2010 Audi A3, 2008 Audi Tt, 2009 Audi Tt, 2010 Audi Tt.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 09V377000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.