2009 Annual Summary of Emission-
Related Recall and Voluntary Service
Campaigns Performed on Light-Duty
Vehicles and Light-Duty Trucks
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
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2009 Annual Summary of
Emission-Related Recall and Voluntary
Service Campaigns Performed on Light-
Duty Vehicles and Light-Duty Trucks
Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
EPA420-B-10-007
February 2010
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vvEPA
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
INTRODUCTION
Federal regulations require motor vehicle manufacturers to report to EPA all recalls that
affect emission-related components or systems. The following report briefly describes light-
duty vehicle recalls reported to EPA that affect emission-related components or systems.
Note that some of the recalls listed in this report fix problems that do not impact emission
control performance even though they involve the repair or replacement of emission-related
parts. Manufacturers voluntarily recall vehicles for various reasons, such as safety or
customer satisfaction, but if they affect emission-related parts, they still must be reported to
EPA. They are all considered "emission-related" for the purposes of this report.
This report is divided into two sections. The first section is titled, "Emission-Related
Recalls". These are the typical recalls where the manufacturer recommends that the owner
bring the car in for repair under the recall. In this case, the owner should not wait until the
problem is apparent before getting the vehicle fixed. The second section titled, "Emission-
Related Voluntary Service Campaigns". Under EPA rules, these are still considered recalls,
but are listed separately because the manufacturer is telling the owner to bring the car in for
repair only if the problem is apparent (such as a warning light, noise, drive problem, etc.).
There is usually a warranty extension associated with these types of recalls. Note that the
manufacturer might not call a voluntary service campaign a "recall" in the owner or dealer
notifications.
Recalls can be initiated voluntarily by the manufacturer or can be ordered by EPA.
Voluntary recalls could also be directly influenced by EPA. Influenced recalls are those
where EPA has had a direct role in convincing the manufacturer to voluntarily recall the
vehicles. Because EPA is fairly successful at influencing recalls, ordered recalls are
extremely rare. This report indicates these categories in the "Type" column. A "V"
designation is a voluntary recall without direct EPA influence, an "I" designation is a
voluntary recall that was directly influenced by EPA, a "VSC" designation is a voluntary
service campaign not directly influenced by EPA, and an "I-VSC" designation is a voluntary
service campaign directly influenced by EPA. If there is an ordered recall, the type will be
designated with an "0".
It should also be noted that recalls may not include all of the vehicles in the described year,
model, and engine family. Some recalls are specific to subsets of these categories because the
problem or defect only affects part of a production run. The specific vehicles subject to a
recall are identified by the manufacturer in the technical service bulletins provided to the
repair facilities. These are usually listings based on the Vehicle Identification Number, or
VIN, that is stamped on each vehicle. You should direct any questions regarding your
vehicle's inclusion in a recall to the dealer repair facility. If there are still issues or problems,
direct these to EPA at the e-mail address: vehicle-recalls@epa.
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United States
EnvirDnmental Protection
Agency
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Acronym/Term:
CARB
CFV
DTC
ECU
ECM
EGR
MIL
MY
NHTSA
NLEV
OBD
PCM
TCM
TSB
VECI
VERR
Recall Type:
O
V
vsc
I
Definition:
California Air Resources Board
Clean Fuel Vehicle
Diagnostic Trouble Code
Engine Control Unit
Engine Control Module
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Malfunction Indicator Light
Model Year
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
National Low Emission Vehicle
On-Board Diagnostics
Powertrain Control Module
Transmission Control Module
Technical Service Bulletin
Vehicle Emission Control Information
Voluntary Emissions Recall Report
Definition:
Ordered by EPA
Voluntary Recall by Manufacturer
Voluntary Service Campaign by Manufacturer
Manufacturer voluntary action with EPA Influence
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United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Section 1: Emission-Related Recalls
New recalls during 4th Quarter 2009:
Manufacturer
BMW
Chrysler
GM
Hyundai
Jaguar
Kia
Mitsubishi
Nissan
Subaru
VW
EPA#
3765
3748
3802
3624
3591
3536
3592
3897
3799
3903
3754
3850
3894
3697
3727
2009 Annual Report
EPA-420-B-10-007
February 2010
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2009 Emissions-Related Recall Campaigns through December 2009
Mfr.
BMW
BMW
BMW
Chrysler
Chrysler
Chrysler
Chrysler
Chrysler
Chrysler
Mfr. Recall
Number
08E-A03
09E-A01
09E-A02
2008-44E
H43
2009-03E
J04
2009-04E
JOS
2009-05E
J02
2009-06E
JOS
2009-1 0-E
H45
EPA#
3313
3688
3765
3640
3698
3699
3700
3701
3732
Type
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
Owner
Notification
5/1/2009
5/20/2009
9/29/2009
2/1/2009
3/11/2009
3/19/2009
3/20/2009
4/8/2009
4/6/2009
MY
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2007
2005
Vehicle or Engine
Class
M3, M3 Cabrio, M
Roadster, M Coupe
M3, M3 Cabrio
M3, M3 Cabrio
M3, M3 Cabrio
M3, M3 Cabrio
Mini Cooper
335d
Dodge Caliber SRT4
Dodge RAM 1500
Chrysler Sebring, Dodge
Avenger
Chrysler Sebring, Dodge
Avenger
Dodge Nitro
Dodge Grand Caravan,
Chrysler Town &
Country, VW Routan
Dodge Grand Caravan,
Chrysler Town &
Country, VW Routan
Chrysler Sebring, Dodge
Avenger
Dodge RAM
Dodge Durango
Engine Family
2BMXV03.2S54
3BMXV03.2S54
4BMXV03.2S54
5BMXV03.2S54
6BMXV03.2S54
7BMXV01.6UL2
8BMXV01.6UL2
9BMXV03.0M57
9CRXV02.42PO
9CRXT05.74P1
9CRXV02.7JNA
9CRXV02.7BRO
9CRXV04.02PO
9CRXV04.0CRO
9CRXV04.0TNO
9CRXV02.4UPO
7CRXT0287P80
5CRXT03.75SO
5CRXT04.75JO
5CRXT04.76UO
5CRXT05.75J1
Problem Description
Certain vehicles have a software error such that the Digital Motor Electronics (DME)
programming may cause the Onboard Diagnostic (OBD) to erroneously evaluate the
emissions performance of the catalytic converter and causing the "Service Engine Soon"
light to illuminate prematurely.
Remedy: BMW will reprogram the DME control module with an improved version of the
software.
On certain Mini vehicles the catalytic converter may deteriorate causing an increased level
of vehicle emissions.
Remedy: Mini will inspect, and if necessary, replace the catalytic converter with an
improved version.
Particulate matter filters with the wrong ceramic substrates were installed on a small
number of vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the diesel particulate filter with an
improved version.
The original Vehicle Emissions Control Label (VECI) does not include the required
identifier for vehicles built with a turbocharged engine.
Remedy: Chrysler is sending corrected VECI labels to vehicle owners to be applied to
the affected vehicles.
An inapplicable Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) label was affixed to some
Ram 1500 vehicles.
Remedy: Chrysler will conduct a voluntary emissions recall (J04) to replace the VECI
label on the affected vehicles.
On certain vehicles equipped with 2.7L and 4.0L engines the Positive Crankcase
Ventilation (PCV) valve may have an incorrect flow characteristic. Two shipments of PCV
valves from the Tier 2 supplier consisted of mixed stock.
Remedy: Chrysler will conduct a voluntary emissions recall (JOS) to inspect the potentially
affected vehicles and to replace any incorrect PCV valves found.
Certain vehicles intended for sale in the United States territories of Puerto Rico and the
Virgin Islands may have been built with a flexible fuel capable fuel pump module instead of
the standard fuel pump module. This fuel pump may not be compatible with the instrument
cluster software and overstates the fuel level by 1/4 tank. The vehicle could run out of fuel
unexpectedly as a result.
Remedy: Chrysler will conduct a recall (J02) to replace the fuel pump module.
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may not be able to detect a completely blocked
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve or passage. Without this ability a blocked valve
or passage may cause the engine to emit nitrogen oxides at levels which may exceed
California Emissions Standards.
Remedy: Chrysler dealers will reprogram your vehicle's Powertrain Control Module.
The fuel tank inlet check valve may stick in the open position. This can cause fuel to spill
out of the filler tube when the vehicle is being refueled. Fuel in the presence of an ignition
source can result in a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler dealers will test the vehicle's inlet check valve and replace the fuel
tank if necessary.
Affected
Vehicles
10,404
8,964
8,632
5,471
4,394
14,880
650
440
140
597
793
343
30
407
897
91
10,069
2,187
1,720
6,069
9,104
Total
Number of
Vehicles
Recalled
37,865
15,530
440
140
597
2,470
91
10,069
19,080
2009 Annual Report
EPA-420-B-10-007
February 2010
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2009 Emissions-Related Recall Campaigns through December 2009
Mfr.
Chrysler
Chrysler
Chrysler
Chrysler
Chrysler
General Motors
Mfr. Recall
Number
2009-1 3-E
J16
2009-0 1-E
J18
2009-2 1-E
J23
2009-1 2-E(J06)
2009-01a-E
(J18)
MW335
08411
EPA#
3755
3694
3852
3748
3802
3796
Type
V
V
V
V
V
V
Owner
Notification
6/5/2009
7/7/2009
9/25/2009
10/19/2009
7/7/2009
5/18/2009
MY
2007
2003
2004
2009
2009
2003
2004
2009
Vehicle or Engine
Class
Chrysler Pacifica
Concorde, 300M, Dodge
Intrepid
Dodge Journey
Dodge Ram
Chrysler
Concorde/300M, Dodge
Intrepid
Chevrolet Colorado,
GMC Canyon
Chevrolet
Avalanche/Tahoe/Subur
ban, GMC Yukon
Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC
Yukon, Cadillac
Escalade
Chevrolet
Avalanche/Tahoe/Subur
ban, GMC Yukon
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid,
GMC Yukon Hybrid,
Cadillac Escapade
Hybrid
Chevrolet
Avalanche/Suburban,
Engine Family
7CRXB0241M80
3CRXV03.5VDO
4CRXV03.5VMO
9CRXV02.4UPO
9CRXT03.71PO
9CRXT03.7CR1
9CRXT04.71PA
9CRXT05.74P1
9CRXT05.7VP1
3CRXV03.5VDO
4CRXV03.5VMO
9GMXT02.9189
9GMXT03.7187
9GMXT05.3376
9GMXT05.3373
9GMXT06.2375
9GMXT02.9190
9GMXT03.7188
9GMXT05.3377
9GMXT05.3380
9GMXT05.3381
9GMXT06.2374
9GMXT05.3384
9GMXT06.0392
9GMXT06.0382
Problem Description
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) on these vehicles may not adequately control
nitrogen oxide emission levels under certain operating conditions.
Remedy: Chrysler dealers will reprogram the vehicle's PCM.
A defect in the camshaft position sensor software could ultimately cause damage to the
catalytic converters.
Remedy: Chrysler will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) calibration to prevent
damage to the catalytic converters.
Some vehicles were produced with a fuel Flow Control Valve (FCV) and Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) software intended for vehicles without FCV. Overtime this may
cause the FCV to fail. A failed FCV could cause engine damage.
Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace the PCM.
The windshield washer fluid level sensor may leak allowing washer fluid to wick through
the wiring harness to the ambient temperature sensor. This can damage the ambient
temperature sensor and cause illumination of the MIL or may result in non-functional low
washer fluid warning lamp.
Remedy: Chrysler will replace the washer fluid sensor, ambient temperature sensor and
install a wiring harness overlay package.
The catalytic converters on these vehicles may become damaged from continued
operation in "limp-in" mode following a camshaft position sensor fault.
Remedy: Chrysler dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
The fuel system control modules on certain vehicles may have a condition in which an
adhesive separation of the Room Temperature Vulcanizing seal may allow water to seep
into the module. Water in the module could cause a short; illuminate the MIL; make the
engine hard to start (or not start), or stall.
Remedy: GM will install a new fuel system control module.
Affected
Vehicles
9,954
30,119
46,833
8
622
71
4,000
11,302
5
30,119
46,883
4,392
2,612
373
4,184
3,682
1,884
1,115
105
67
2,081
1,969
829
3,842
45
Total
Number of
Vehicles
Recalled
9,954
76,952
8
16,000
77,002
27,180
2009 Annual Report
EPA-420-B-10-007
February 2010
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2009 Emissions-Related Recall Campaigns through December 2009
Mfr.
General Motors
General Motors
Honda/Acura
Honda/Acura
Hyundai
Jaguar
Kia
Mfr. Recall
Number
MW343
09102
08285
09-005
SB09-053
09-004
086
J004
SC074
EPA#
3816
3624
3750
3751
3591
3536
3592
Type
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
Owner
Notification
6/1/2009
9/29/2008
(Recv'd VERR
2/3/2009)
7/30/2009
6/1 9/2009
9/1/2008
(Rec'd VERR
2/11/2009)
12/1/2008
(Rec'd VERR
10/30/2009)
9/16/2008
(Rec'd VERR
2/11/2009)
MY
2008
2009
2009
2007
2008
2009
2009
2008
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Vehicle or Engine
Class
Chevy Tahoe Hybrid,
GMC Yukon Hybrid
Chevy Tahoe/Silverado
Hybrid, GMC
Yukon/Sierra Hybrid,
Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
Saturn Outlook, Buick
Enclave, GMC Acadia
Odyssey/Pilot
Odyssey
Odyssey
Civic Hybrid
Elantra
S-Type, X-Type, XK8,
XKR, S-Type, XJ8, XJR
S-Type, X-Type, XK8,
XJ8, VDP, XKFi, Super
V8, XJR
X-Type, XK8, XKFi
X-Type
Rondo
Engine Family
8GMXT06.0392
9GMXT06.0392
9GMXT03.6151
7HNXT03.5VKR
8HNXT03.54KR
9HNXT03.5J29
9HNXV01.3CDH
8HYXV02.0HW5
8HYXV02.0HPC
4JCXV03.0DNE
4JCXV03.0DNG
4JCXV04.2DN9
4JCXV04.2DNF
4JCXV04.2DSA
4JCXV04.2DSB
5JCXV03.0DNE
5JCXV03.0DNE
5JCXV03.0DNE
5JCXV04.2DN9
5JCXV04.2DNF
5JCXV04.2DSA
5JCXV04.2DSB
6JCXV03.0DNH
6JCXV03.0DNH
6JCXV04.2DSA
7JCXV03.0DNH
8KMXV02.4UW5
9KMXV02.4UW5
Problem Description
On these hybrid vehicles, the current battery voltage reading, which determines battery
charge, may be incorrect. This could cause a Service Engine light to illuminate and the
vehicle may shut down at low speeds when the vehicle is attempting to transition from
electric mode to gasoline engine mode. The vehicle can be restarted, however, it will
likely continue to shut down until the voltage error is corrected.
Remedy: GM dealers will reprogram hybrid-related modules.
Some vehicles may have been built with a section of the fuel tank seam that was not
formed in accordance with the manufacturing specifications, possiblly causing evaporative
emission leaks.
Remedy: GM dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the fuel tank.
A transmission judder (vibration) may sometimes be felt between 20-45 MPH. If the
software is not reprogrammed the judder can increase overtime.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the software used to control the transmission to
minimize the vibration.
In areas where there is extreme cold, the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) battery monitoring
system may incorrectly indicate a problem with the IMA battery. If the monitoring system
causes the check engine light and IMA indicator light stay on, the IMA motor will not
operate and the vehicle will run with the gas engine only.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the IMA battery monitoring system software.
The fuel pump motor may not have the proper uniform internal electrical surface contact.
This may cause the fuel pump to produce less pumping pressure that required to supply
the fuel injection system. Poor engine starting and hesitation may result.
Remedy: Hyundai dealers will replace the vehicle's fuel pump subassembly.
The On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) system may not correctly detect tailpipe or evaporative
emissions failures and provide the applicable warnings to the driver. Remedy: Dealers
will reconfigure Engine Control Module (ECM) and, where appropriate, the Transmission
Control Module (TCM).
The fuel pump may not operate properly resulting in not enough fuel getting to the engine
on some vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Poor engine starting, hesitation and other
impairments may result and check engine light may illuminate.
Remedy: Kia dealers will replace the vehicle's fuel pump sub-assembly with an improved
part.
Affected
Vehicles
8,505
9,848
884
208,080
136,117
59,395
2,872
40,519
25,095
5,276
24,800
991
17,637
564
2,664
8,862
6,064
5,208
1,755
10,520
724
2,346
5,981
1,462
710
3,017
2,915
3,765
Total
Number of
Vehicles
Recalled
18,353
884
403,592
2,872
65,614
98,581
6,680
2009 Annual Report
EPA-420-B-10-007
February 2010
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2009 Emissions-Related Recall Campaigns through December 2009
Mfr.
Land Rover
Mercedes-Benz
Mitsubishi
Nissan/lnfiniti
Nissan/lnfiniti
Nissan/lnfiniti
Subaru
Subaru
Subaru
Mfr. Recall
Number
P012
2009-060005
SR-09-004
NE-03-05-09
R0902
NE-1 0-6-9
WVI-19
(45-state)
WVH-18
(5-state)
WVL-22
WVJ-20
EPA#
3533
3838
3897
3716
3799
3903
3417
3754
3850
Type
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
Owner
Notification
1/2/2009
8/1/2009
9/29/2009
3/23/2009
7/20/2009
11/2/2009
6/19/2009
1 0/23/2009
1 0/23/2009
MY
2005
2006
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2008
2009
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2010
2005
2005
2006
2007
2008
2005
2006
Vehicle or Engine
Class
LR3
SLK 350
ML/R 350
SLK 350
SLK/C 280, SLK/CLK
350
CLK350
SLK/C 280, SLK/CLK
350
C230
C280
C280
Lancer Evolution
Lancer
Ralliart/Sportback
Altima Hybrid
Murano
Versa
Legacy, Outback
Forester, Impreza, Saab
9-2X Linear
Forester, Impreza
Forester, Impreza
Forester
Baja, Baja Turbo
Engine Family
5LRXT04.0001
6LRXT04.0001
5MBXV03.5LTR
6MBXT03.5LTR
6MBXV02.5U2A
6MBXV02.5U2A
7MBXB03.5BN4
7MBXB03.5U2A
7MBXV02.5U2A
7MBXV03.0U2A
7MBXV03.5U2A
8MTXV02.0GRB
9MTXV02.0GRB
8NSXV02.5G3A
9NSXV02.5G3A
3NSXT03.5C7B
4NSXT03.5G7A
5NSXT03.5G7A
6NSXT03.5G7C
7NSXT03.5G7B
ANSXV01.8G4A
ANSXV01.8G1A
5FJXX02.5NKR
5FJXX02.5MJS
6FJXX02.5MTC
7FJXB02.5MTC
8FJXV02.5MTC
5FJXX02.5MJS
5FJXX02.5PGT
6FJXT02.5MJS
6FJXX02.5PGT
Problem Description
A deficiency in the engine management software could cause an increase in nitrogen
oxides emission levels.
Remedy: A Voluntary Emissions Recall (P01 2) was issued to correct the engine
management system calibration at no charge to the owners.
The fuel tank diagnosis system in certain vehicles may have been inadvertently
deactivated during service, due to a software error.
Remedy: Dealers will recode the Software Calibration Number (SCN) in affected
vehicles.
A defect exists in the manner in which the fuel return pipe is attached to the engine. This
may cause a stress crack to develop at the fixed portion of the fuel pipe. If this stress
crack develops, fuel leakage may occur.
Remedy: The dealership will install a new fuel return pipe with additional attachment
brackets to better control pipe vibration.
Due to a software irregularity, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) programmed in the
Engine Control Module (ECM) may be overwritten. If this repair is not completed the
vehicle will not complete an emissions Inspection/Maintenance test.
Remedy: Nissan dealers will reprogram the ECM in the vehicles.
Under certain conditions the intake duct may separate from the resonator. This could
cause minor idle fluctuation or poor acceleration. If this occurs and the vehicle continues
to be driven without service the engine may stall while driving.
Remedy: Nissan will replace the air intake duct with an updated part and replace the air
duct clamps.
These vehicles are equipped with an improperly functioning on-board diagnostics system
that may in some situations not illuminate a MIL when a malfunction exists. Remedy:
Nissan will reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM).
Under certain unique driving patterns, such as repeated acceleration/deceleration and/or
continuous uphill driving at higher speeds the vehicle's catalytic converter may develop
internal temperatures that exceed design parameters. If left uncorrected, this condition
may eventually degrade the efficiency of the converter.
Remedy: Subaru dealers will modify the Engine Control Module software logic to improve
management of temperature within the catalytic converter.
The one-way fuel valve located in the fuel tank may not perform as intended and could
cause a condition that may damage the catalytic converter.
Remedy: The one-way valve must be permanently removed from the fuel tank.
The plastic outlet pipe on the fuel pump may develop cracks and potentially cause a fuel
leak.
Remedy: Subaru will replace the fuel pump bracket which contains the outlet pipe.
Affected
Vehicles
1,341
5,274
6,481
971
2,288
6,587
4
7
98
186
1
5,416
1,466
8,546
5,161
53,255
63,187
71,613
77,320
94,290
608
5,708
31,098
66,624
66,933
45,060
13,354
4,822
3,560
5,837
1,913
Total
Number of
Vehicles
Recalled
6,615
16,623
6,882
13,707
359,665
6,316
31,098
191,971
16,132
2009 Annual Report
EPA-420-B-10-007
February 2010
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2009 Emissions-Related Recall Campaigns through December 2009
Mfr.
Subaru
Toyota/Lexus
Toyota/Lexus
Volkswagen/Audi
Volkswagen/Audi
Volkswagen/Audi
Volkswagen/Audi
Mfr. Recall
Number
WVM-23
9 LA
T-SB-0180-09
28E6/R8
24P9/P5
20P6/S2
J1-28F2
P1-28F3
EPA#
3894
3693
2198
2789
3704
3727
3697
Type
V
V
V
V
I
V
V
Owner
Notification
1 0/23/2009
2/2/2009
8/7/2009
7/24/2009
7/24/2009
5/31/2009
10/23/2009
MY
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2006
2007
2008
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2004
2005
2006
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2004
2005
2006
Vehicle or Engine
Class
Legacy, Outback
Legacy, Outback,
Forester
Forester
Lexus IS250
Lexus IS350
Lexus GS300
Lexus IS250
Lexus IS350
Lexus GS300
Lexus IS250
Lexus IS350
Lexus GS300
Prius
GTI, Jetta, Beetle
Passat
Touareg
GTI, Jetta, Beetle
Passat
Beetle, Golf
Jetta, Beetle, Golf
A3 Quattro
A3 Quattro
VW R32, Audi A3
Quattro and TT
TT and A3 Quattro
TT and A3 Quattro
TT and A3 Quattro
Passat, W8
Jetta
Jetta
Audi TT
Jetta, GTI, Passatt & A3
Audi TT
Audi TT
A3 Quattro
Jetta
Jetta, Rabbitt, Beetle
Jetta, Rabbitt, Beetle
Engine Family
6FJXX02.5NVD
7FJXB02.5NVD
8FJXB02.5NVD
8FJXB02.5NVJ
9FJXJ02.5NVD
AFJXJ02.5NVD
6TYXV02.5PEA
6TYXV03.5PEB
6TYXV03.0WMB
7TYXV02.5BEA
7TYXV03.5BEB
7TYXV04.6BEA
8TYXV02.5BEA
8TYXV03.5BEB
8TYXV04.6BEA
1TYXV01.5LJ1
2TYXV01.5LJ1
3TYXV01.5LH1
4VWXV01 .9236
4VWXV02.0234
4VWXV05.0235
5VWXV01 .9236
5VWXV02.0234
6VWXV01 .9236
4VWZV0 1.9236
5VWZV01 .9236
6VWZV01 .9236
6VWXV03.2535
7VWXV03.2535
8VWXV03.2535
9VWXV03.2535
9ADXV02.03UA
AADXV02.03UA
4VWXV04.0229
5VWXV02.5253
5VWXV02.5257
5VWXV03.2220
6ADXV02.0366
6ADXV01 .8346
6VWXV03.2220
6VWXV03.2535
6VWXT03.2275
6VWXV02.5253
6VWXV02.5257
Problem Description
Under certain severe driving patterns, such as high speed highway uphill driving and/or
accelerating with high engine revolutions, the efficiency of the catalytic converter may
begin to degrade beyond design parameters.
Remedy: Subaru has developed a modification to the Engine Control Module (ECM)
software logic that will improve management of the catalytic converter.
These vehicles are equipped with aluminum Fuel Delivery Pipes (fuel rails). Lexus has
determined that ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface
of the fuel rails. As this condition progresses the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
illuminate. Overtime, the corrosion will create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. In the
worst case fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Lexus dealers will replaced the involved Fuel Delivery Pipes with newly
designed ones.
Certain vehicles may exhibit low engine power or failure to start and a Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination due to Throttle Body carbon deposit build up.
Remedy: Toyota dealers will clean the throttle body.
Diesel vehicles ceramic glow plugs may experience glow plug failures, as indicated by a
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
Remedy: Dealerships will inspect and, if necessary, update engine glow plugs to metal
glow plugs.
The electronic control module (ECM) software can cause affected vehicles to exceed
emissions standards.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECM software in affected vehicles.
Under certain conditions, the fuel tank ventilation valve may not remain fully closed
causing liquid fuel to enter the venting system. This may cause the evaporative emission
canister to saturate with fuel increasing evaporative emissions and causing a fire risk.
Remedy: Dealers will install an improved fuel tank ventilation valve assembly kit on
vehicles equipped with 3.2L engines.
Some vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. If
this happens the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will illuminate.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install new ignition coils.
Affected
Vehicles
23,345
25,725
25,123
24,615
94,797
19,295
34,600
15,500
43,700
48,100
32,700
35,200
3,200
400
1,200
15,800
22,750
12,450
19,267
3,222
563
13,778
8,842
2
11,251
6,927
2,329
1,307
1,197
4,051
525
2,794
337
478
29,359
14,636
1,196
85,559
723
476
1,307
7,810
81,028
31,956
Total
Number of
Vehicles
Recalled
212,900
214,600
51,000
45,674
20,507
10,211
444,265
2009 Annual Report
EPA-420-B-10-007
February 2010
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2009 Emissions-Related Recall Campaigns through December 2009
Mfr.
Mfr. Recall
Number
EPA#
Type
Owner
Notification
MY
2007
Vehicle or Engine
Class
Q7, Touareg
Jetta, GTI, Passatt & A3
A6 and A4 Quattro
A6 and A8
RS4
S6 and S8
Q7 and Touareg
A3 Quattro
Jetta, Rabbitt, Beetle
Jetta, Rabbitt, Beetle
Passat
Engine Family
7ADXT04.2358
7ADXV02.0366
7ADXV03.1374
7ADXV04.2365
7ADXV04.2375
7ADXV05.2385
7VWXT03.6276
7VWXV03.2535
7VWXV02.5253
7VWXV02.5257
7VWXV03.6246
Problem Description
Affected
Vehicles
8,644
60,192
10,569
3,373
1,225
1,239
16,832
888
57,386
25,871
3,518
Total
Number of
Vehicles
Recalled
Total number of Vehicles affected by Recall Campaigns: 2,538,120
2009 Annual Report
EPA-420-B-10-007
February 2010
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xvEPA
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Section 2: Emission-Related Voluntary Service Campaigns
New Voluntary Service Campaigns during 4th Quarter 2009:
Manufacturer
BMW
EPA#
3468
2009 Annual Report
10
EPA-420-B-10-007
February 2010
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2009 Emissions-Related Voluntary Service Campaigns through December 2009
Mfr.
BMW
BMW
General Motors
Mfr. Recall
Number
09E-W01
09E-W02
08300
EPA#
3646
3468
3756
Type
vsc
vsc
vsc
Owner
Notification
5/20/2009
8/31/2009
6/1/2009
MY
2007
2008
2004
2005
2006
2006
2007
Vehicle or Engine
Class
335i,335xi,335Ci
Mini Cooper, S
Mini Cooper
Mini Cooper
Pontiac Solstice
Pontiac Solstice, Sky
Engine Family
7BMXV03.0N54
8BMXV03.0N54
4MBXV01.6R50
5MBXV01.6R50
6MBXV01.6R50
6GMXV02.4031
7GMXV02.4031
Problem Description
There is a potential problem that could affect the durability of the high-pressure fuel
pump.
Remedy: BMW will extend the emissions warranty for the high-pressure fuel pump
to 1 0 years or 1 20,000 miles whichever comes first.
Variations in the crimping process may lead to an electrical failure (open circuit)
inside the oxygen sensor.
Remedy: Mini will extend the emissions warranty for the oxygen sensor to 1 0 years
or 1 00,000 miles and replace the oxygen sensor with an improved version within the
new warranty period if the original fails.
Some vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine may have a condition where the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates and/or there is a lack of engine power.
This may be caused by failure of the catalytic converter.
Remedy: General Motors is providing owners with a warranty extension for the
catalytic converter. If this condition occurs within 1 0 years of the date the vehicle
was placed into service or 120,000 miles whichever comes first it will be repaired at
no charge.
Affected
Vehicles
45,000
73,500
31,200
47,600
51,400
18,748
24,147
Total
Number of
Vehicles
Recalled
118,500
130,200
42,895
Total number of Vehicles affected by Voluntary Service Campaigns: 291,595
SUMMARY
Total number of Vehicles affected by Recalls and Voluntary Service Campaigns: 2,829,715
Total number of Voluntary Recalls: 38
Total number of Voluntary Service Campaigns: 3
Total number of Recalls and Voluntary Service Campaigns: 41
2009 Annual Report
11
EPA-420-B-10-007
February 2010
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