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Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd. A3 35 TFSI, A3 40 TFSI, A3 40 TFSI Premium, Golf A7 2.0 GTI, Golf A7 1.4 TSI BMT — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2024-07-26

Volkswagen A3, Golf A7 fuel pump sealing ring assembled with excessive tension

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-07-26
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	A3 35 TFSI, A3 40 TFSI, A3 40 TFSI Premium, Golf A7 2.0 GTI, Golf A7 1.4 TSI BMT
Units affected	178489
Defect	Recall due to a manufacturing defect where the fuel pump's sealing ring may have been assembled with excessive tension, potentially causing damage. This could lead to an excessive generation of fuel vapor, exceeding the charcoal canister's capacity. The uncaptured, leaked fuel vapor could then pose a fire risk.
Component	Fuel system, other
Remedy	Replace with an improved fuel pump.
Recall number	5315
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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