Make / Models / Years:
AUDI / A4 / 2003
AUDI / A6 / 2003
VOLKSWAGEN / PASSAT / 2003
Manufacturer : VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacturer’s Report Number : VW recall No. M7 and AUDI recall No. JL
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V017000
Mfg's Report Date : JAN 17, 2006
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 74000

Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 1.8l turbo, 2.8l v6, or 3.0l engines, a change in the electrical motor components in the fuel pump can lead to an inoperative fuel pump and, ultimately, stoppage of fuel supply to the engine.

Consequence:

Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel pumps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during March 2006. Owners may contact VW at 1-800-222-8987 or Audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Notes: Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safecar.gov.