NHTSA Recall 06V017000: Fuel pump (fuel system)
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 74,000 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Audi A4.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V017000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | M7 & JL |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP |
| Report received | January 23, 2006 |
| Owner notification | April 10, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If fuel flow to the engine is interrupted, the vehicle could stall without warning and thus present a potential risk of crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V017000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.