2008 Volkswagen R32 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2008 Volkswagen R32. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 09V093000Mar 20, 20095,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Volkswagen R32 2008

  Reported issue: Volkswagen is recalling approximately 5,000 my 2008 r32 (5th generation) vehicles. 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…

  Possible consequence: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a vehicle fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank ventilation valve with an improved valve free of charge. The recall began on june 2, 2009. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

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• 07V442000Sep 24, 2007340,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights
  Covers: Volkswagen R32 2006–2008, Jetta 2005–2008, GTI 2006–2008 +1 more

  Reported issue: Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some vehicles may not have had a required cap installed which disables the headlight horizontal aim and some vehicles may contain a cap that disables the vertical aiming screw.

  Possible consequence: Noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the low beam horizontal aiming screw and install one if missing, and inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the vertical aiming screw and if present, the cap will be removed. The recall will begin on october 31, 2007. Owners may contact vw at…

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