Recall 06V-017: 2003 Audi A4, 2003 Audi A6 and 1 more

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Jan 23, 2006, covering about 74,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-017
Report date
Jan 23, 2006
Vehicles affected
74,000
Owners notified
Apr 10, 2006

The problem

On certain vehicles produced from september 2002 - march 2003, 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 causing it to stall.

The risk

If fuel flow to the engine is interrupted, the vehicle could stall without warning and thus present a potential risk of crash.

The fix

Dealers will install new fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2006. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-222-8987 or audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Notes

Vw recall no. M7 and audi recall no. Jl.customers may 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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number06V017000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Audi A42003All years
Audi A62003All years
Volkswagen Passat2003All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 06V-017?

On certain vehicles produced from september 2002 - march 2003, 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 causing it to stall.

How is recall 06V-017 fixed?

Dealers will install new fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2006. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-222-8987 or audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.