Volkswagen has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 R32 vehicles. They stated that when certain driving conditions are accompanied by high ambient temperatures, the fuel tank ventilation valve may not remain fully closed. If this happens, liquid fuel may enter the fuel tank venting system and migrate into the evaporative system, saturating the carbon canister. Should this occur while driving, the vehicle may experience performance issues (I.E. vehicle jerking) and the malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument cluster could illuminate. Fuel could leak from the evaporative system leak detection pump filter.
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can lead to a vehicle fire. Dealers will replace the fuel tank ventilation valve with an improved valve free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2009. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
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