Recall 06V017000: Fuel Pump Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Audi/A4 2003

Audi/A6 2003

Volkswagen/Passat 2003

MANUFACTURER: Volkswagen of America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V017000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: January 17, 2006

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 74000

SUMMARY:
On certain 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 loss of fuel supplied to the engine causing it to stall.

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:
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.