Volkswagen recalls 261,000 vehicles over fuel tank issue

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: NBC News

Feb. 22, 2024, 1:18 PM EST / Source: NBC News


Volkswagen is recalling approximately 261,000 vehicles over potentially faulty fuel tank suction pumps.

A host of models are affected, including some Audi A3, VW Jetta and VW Golf vehicles ranging from 2015 to 2020 model years. A full list can be found here.

Volkswagen said that due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside some affected fuel tanks, “fuel may flow into a separate evaporative (EVAP) emissions system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.”

A fuel leak can increase fire risks and potentially damage a vehicle or harm its occupants.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/volkswagen-recalls-vehicles-over-fuel-tank-issue-rcna140024

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Link to models here - https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V110000

[Think. Again.]

1. But, but, but....

....I thought we were only supposed to freak out about EVs!?!?

[jmowreader]

2. This is the list...

2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan
2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet
2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
2018 Golf Sportwagen GP
2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7
2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen
2015-2020 Golf GTI
2015-2020 Golf A7

[twodogsbarking]

3. If your check engine light is on they can sell you a piece of black tape to put over it.

[Aussie105]

4. Take this one seriously.

Raw fuel feedback into the under hood/bonnet carbon evap cannister isn't something to joke about.

If it starts to leak petrol will evaporate and while driving air turbulence will possibly cause a hot engine exhaust/petrol vapor interaction with unfortunate outcomes.