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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wgn

Engine

Engine Order Code

ZV7

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas I4

Displacement

4.0L/-TBD-

2.0L/121

Fuel System

TFSI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

261 @ 5600

200 @ 5100-6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

281 @ 4000

207 @ 1800-5000

Transmission

Drivetrain

4-Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again

w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.84

3.36

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.35

2.09

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.53

1.47

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.10

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

1.11

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.93

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.76

3.99

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.09

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3263 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Leaf

Four Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.7 x 1.1 in

12.3 x -TBD- in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.3 x 0.7 in

11.3 x -TBD- in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18 x 7.5 in

17 x 7.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

18 x 7.5 in

17 x 7.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

18 x 7.5 in

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

Alloy

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P265/60R18

P225/45YR17

Rear Tire Size

P265/60R18

P225/45YR17

Spare Tire Size

P265/60R18

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

19 MPG

30 MPG

Cruising Range - City

295.40 mi

304.50 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

14 MPG

21 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

16 MPG

24 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

400.90 mi

435.00 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

21.1 gal

14.5 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & pinion

Speed-Sensitive

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.2

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

35.11 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

88.9 ft³

Front Head Room

40.0 in

39.3 in

Front Leg Room

42.4 in

41.2 in

Front Shoulder Room

58.3 in

54.4 in

Front Hip Room

55.6 in

Second Head Room

38.7 in

37.0 in

Second Leg Room

33.6 in

34.8 in

Second Shoulder Room

58.3 in

52.8 in

Second Hip Room

58.0 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

139.9 in

101.5 in

Length, Overall

169.0 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

72.8 in

77.4 in

Height, Overall

73.9 in

56.0 in

Track Width, Front

59.9 in

Track Width, Rear

58.8 in

Min Ground Clearance

4.0 in

Liftover Height

27.0 in

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

5000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

500 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

6100 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

610 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

140

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

10.2 qts

8.4 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

4.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine.

Nissan engine cover.

5-speed automatic transmission w/OD.

4-wheel drive.

Part-time transfer case.

6100# towing capacity.

Front tow hook.

Front independent suspension.

Multi-leaf rear suspension.

Pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr 4-wheel vented disc brakes

2.0L DOHC TFSI 16-valve I4 turbocharged engine w/exhaust turbocharger intercooler.

6-speed manual transmission.

Front wheel drive.

Front electronic differential lock (EDL).

MacPherson strut front suspension-inc: lower wishbones, aluminum subframe, track-stabilizing steering roll radius.

Independent 4-link rear suspension-inc: separate spring/shock absorber arrangement, subframe.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Servotronic speed-sensitive pwr steering.

Pwr vented front & solid rear disc brakes

EXTERIOR

(4) full-size doors.

18" machined finish alloy wheels.

P265/60R18 BF Goodrich all-season performance tires.

Full size spare tire w/alloy wheel.

Roof rack w/cross bars.

Body-color side molding.

Chrome front bumper.

Chrome rear bumper.

Chrome front grille.

Chrome pwr outside mirrors.

Tubular step rails.

Front/rear splash guards.

Auto on/off headlamps.

Fog lamps.

Tinted UV-reducing solar glass.

Privacy glass.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Chrome door handles.

Cargo lamp.

Spray-on bed liner.

Bed rail caps.

(4) tie-down cleats.

Utili-Track channel system.

Detachable tailgate w/lock

17" x 7.5" 5-spoke alloy wheels.

P225/45R17 all-season tires.

Space saver spare tire & wheel.

Tool kit located in spare wheel well.

1-piece body-color bumpers.

2-way ellipsoidal halogen headlamps-inc: variable focus reflectors, low/high beam tubes.

Dual body-color pwr mirrors w/RH convex.

4-speed intermittent windshield wipers

ENTERTAINMENT

AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc: (6) speakers

Concert AM/FM/MP3 stereo w/CD player-inc: radio broadcast display system (RBDS), graduated audio level adjustment (GALA), Sirius satellite radio, auxiliary input jack.

10-speaker sound system.

Body-color roof antenna

INTERIOR

Reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable active head restraints.

Fold-flat passenger seat.

8-way pwr driver seat w/height adjuster & lumbar support.

Rear bench seat.

Unique cloth seating surfaces.

Rear under seat storage w/floor versatility.

Dual-level center console w/storage & armrest style lid.

Leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Tilt steering column.

Satin gauge/chrome vent accents.

Instrumentation -inc: tachometer, trip meter, coolant temp.

Oil & volt gauges.

Trip computer.

Compass & outside temp display.

Reminders -inc: low fuel, fasten seat belts.

Pwr windows w/driver side auto-down.

Pwr door locks.

Cruise control.

Security alarm system.

Engine immobilizer system.

Remote keyless entry.

Air conditioning.

Rear heater duct.

Rear defroster.

Dual glove box w/lower lockable glove box.

Cell phone storage.

(2) auxiliary pwr outlets.

(2) front/(2) rear cup holders.

(4) bottle holders.

Front/rear door map pockets.

Auto day/night rearview mirror.

Overhead sunglass holder.

Chrome inside door handles.

Driver/front passenger assist grips.

Rear passenger assist grips.

Coat hook.

Dual sunvisors w/illum vanity mirrors.

Dome light.

Front map lights.

Driver seat back pocket.

Front passenger side seat pocket

Leather seating inserts.

Rear seat w/adjustable headrests.

Center console-inc: height adjustable folding front armrest w/storage, (2) cup holders, cigarette lighter, (3) auxiliary pwr outlets.

Rear armrest w/(2) cup holders, first aid kit.

Front/rear floor mats w/fastening mechanism.

4-spoke tilt/telescopic leather wrapped steering wheel.

Backlit instrumentation w/automatic brightness control-inc: tachometer, speedometer, digital clock w/date, fuel/coolant temp gauge, driver info display.

Digital trip odometer w/service interval indicator.

Tire pressure monitor.

CAN network-inc: (3) fully functional circuits (infotainment, comfort, powertrain).

Pwr windows-inc: retained accessory pwr, pinch protection, front/rear 1-touch up/down, master switch.

Remote keyless entry-inc: extended range, rolling code, selective unlock, trunk release, panic function, alarm.

Pwr central locking system-inc: doors/fuel filler door, open/close windows feature, driver door master control.

Cruise control.

Fuel filler door release button in driver door.

Anti-theft vehicle alarm system-inc: blinking theft-deterrent lights, backup battery, backup horn, engine immobilizer, tilt sensor.

Dual zone automatic climate control-inc: (7) temp sensors, sun sensor, pressure sensor, pollen/dust filter.

Rear window defogger w/timer.

Flexmetallic interior trim.

Front seatback map pockets.

Overhead lighting console-inc: fade-in/fade-out feature, time delay, automatic switch-on when key removed from ignition.

Lighting-inc: cargo area, glove box, lighter.

Partial leather-wrapped shift knob & parking brake.

Rear armrest w/first aid kit.

Auxiliary pwr outlet in trunk

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Side door guard beams.

Driver & front passenger dual stage airbags -inc: front passenger occupancy sensor.

3-point seat belts for all seating positions.

Front seat belts w/pretensioners, load limiters, adjustable upper anchors.

(2) rear passenger top tether child restraint anchors.

Child safety rear door locks.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

First aid kit

4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD).

Hydraulic brake assist.

Electronic stability program (ESP) w/anti-slip regulation (ASR).

Side intrusion beams.

Driver/front passenger next generation frontal airbags-inc: dual-threshold deployment, seat belt buckle switches.

Driver/front passenger head/thorax airbags.

Front 3-point seat belts-inc: automatic pretensioners, belt force limiters.

Rear child safety locks.

3-point rear seat belts w/automatic pretensioners.

LATCH child seat tethers for both rear seats

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
4.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.

Corrosion Years:
12.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
4.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10E019000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAY 12, 2010.

Component:
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
1873.

Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS..

Consequence:
IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH..

Remedy:
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261..

Notes:
OWNERS 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 ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10E043000.

Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 02, 2010.

Component:
EQUIPMENT.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
294.

Summary:
MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH..

Consequence:
AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY..

Remedy:
MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769..

Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET MARATHON SEAT COVERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON GENERAL MOTORS, FORD, CHRYSLER, TOYOTA, OR NISSAN VEHICLES. OWNERS 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 ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
08V690000.

Mfg's Report Date:
DEC 18, 2008.

Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
242720.

Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR..

Consequence:
THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261..

Notes:
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 ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V401000.

Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 03, 2010.

Component:
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Potential Number of Units Affected:
7948.

Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT..

Consequence:
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE..

Remedy:
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261..

Notes:
OWNERS 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 .

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
09V333000.

Mfg's Report Date:
AUG 20, 2009.

Component:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
16000.

Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009. THE WIRING HARNESS OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN THE DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) MAY HAVE CONNECTOR WIRES THAT WERE INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED. WITH INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED CONNECTOR WIRES, A TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FALSELY DETECT A HIGH GEARBOX OIL TEMPERATURE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO ABRUPTLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SELECTOR LEVER POSITION INDICATOR WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL FLASH. IN ADDITION, THE "DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL" INDICATOR LIGHT WILL BE ILLUMINATED, ALERTING THE DRIVER TO APPLY THE BRAKES..

Consequence:
THE ABRUPT SHIFT TO NEUTRAL COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING..

Remedy:
VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, INSPECT THE DSG AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE AN AFFECTED DSG TEMPERATURE SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987..

Notes:
OWNERS 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 ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V079000.

Mfg's Report Date:
FEB 10, 2016.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
151,786.

Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture..

Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V913000.

Mfg's Report Date:
December 20, 2016.

Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
135,683.

Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control..

Consequence:
A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provide a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
09V377000.

Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 30, 2009.

Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
10200.

Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009. THE CLOSING FORCE OF AN INTERNAL SPRING OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE IS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO HOLD THE VALVE CLOSED UNDER EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK..

Consequence:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR..

Remedy:
VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUDI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-253-2834..

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 20Q3/J3. OWNERS 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 .

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver:
* * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * *.

Side Driver:
* * * * *.

Side Rear Passenger:
* * * * *.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * *.

Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

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