Audi fuel injection pulses could coincide with the natural frequency of the injector line #2, in specific load and rpm conditions.
The short version
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported a problem with the fuel system, diesel. Here is what owners need to know.
THE FUEL INJECTION PULSES COULD COINCIDE WITH THE NATURAL FREQUENCY OF THE INJECTOR LINE #2, IN SPECIFIC LOAD AND RPM CONDITIONS. THIS RESONANCE CREATES ADDITIONAL STRESS IN THE FUEL LINE.
DUE TO THE RESONANCE CONDITION, INJECTOR LINE NUMBER 2 COULD DEVELOP SMALL CRACKS WHICH COULD LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE. LEAKING FUEL IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.
VOLKSWAGEN WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL INJECTOR LINE FOR THE NUMBER 2 CYLINDER ON CERTAIN VEHICLES AND WILL INSTALL VIBRATION DAMPERS ON ALL OF THE INJECTOR LINES, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 11V-490.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2010–2012 | Audi A3 |
| 2010–2012 | Volkswagen Golf |
| 2009–2012 | Volkswagen Jetta |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
Not affiliated
MyAutoRecalls is not affiliated with VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.