NHTSA recall 07V-375 (07V375000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported August 28, 2007 - about 34,358 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 07V375000
Also written as: 07V-375
Manufacturer number: M7 JL
Reported: August 28, 2007
Vehicles affected: ~34,358
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

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, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.

Why it is dangerous

IF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE IS INTERRUPTED, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND THUS PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 28, 20007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-222-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. THIS RECALL IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V017).

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 07V-375 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Audi A4 - 2003

Audi A6 - 2003

Volkswagen Passat - 2003

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.