IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please inform and provide a copy of this document to every person in your dealership with campaign-related responsibilities,
including Service, Parts and Accounting personnel. By law, dealers must correct, prior to delivery for sale or lease, any vehicle that
fails to comply with an applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or that contains a defect relating to motor vehicle safety.
If you have questions regarding this or any other campaign, please contact Warranty.

Service Action Campaign
Code: 20U3
Subject: 2010-2012 Model Year Audi A3 with TDI® Clean Diesel Engine
May 21, 2013
Install Misfueling Guard
Problem Description
As diesel engine passenger vehicles become more
popular, auto manufacturers have seen an increase in the
number of misfueling cases where diesel engine vehicles
are mistakenly fueled with gasoline. The resulting fuel
system contamination can lead to costly repairs that are not
covered under warranty.
Corrective Action
As an additional safeguard to help prevent a gasoline fuel
pump nozzle from being used to fuel a TDI® Clean Diesel
engine vehicle, dealers will install a misfueling guard in the
fuel filler neck of vehicles affected by this action.
Additionally, a new fuel filler neck cap will also be installed.
Please note: The misfueling guard is designed to prevent a
gasoline fuel pump nozzle from entering a vehicle’s fuel
filler neck, thereby reducing the risk of fuel system
contamination from gasoline. Even with this guard installed,
remind anyone who refuels the vehicle that it requires
diesel fuel, and to double-check the fuel pump to ensure the
correct fuel is selected before filling the tank.

Affected Vehicles
U.S.A. and CANADA:
2010-2012 Audi A3
With TDI Clean Diesel Engine

To determine if the VIN applies to this Campaign verify
the open Campaigns/Actions screen in ElsaWeb
NOTE:
•

•

•
•

ElsaWeb is the only valid campaign inquiry/verification source.
Check ElsaWeb on the day the campaign work will be performed to
verify vehicle eligibility for the repair in order to receive claim
payment consideration. Campaign status must show “open”.
If this repair appears to have already been performed on the
vehicle but the code still shows open in ElsaWeb, contact Warranty
before proceeding further, e.g. a dealer may have recently
performed this repair but not yet entered a claim for it in the
system.
ElsaWeb may also show additional open action(s); if so, inform
your customer - this work can be done while the vehicle is in for
this campaign.
Contact Warranty if you have any questions.

Campaign Customer Allocation Report
Electronic Campaign Customer Allocation reports will be
posted under My Dealership Reports on AccessAudi on or
about May 21, 2013. A list will not be posted for dealers
who have no affected vehicles.
Parts Information and Allocation
• Parts allocation will take place prior to customer
notification.
• The Targeted Allocation program will be used in support
of this campaign. Please refer to the Campaign Data
Sheet for information regarding the Completion
Factor/Replacement Rate for your targeted allocation
calculations.
• If additional parts are required for critical cases, please
contact the Parts Specialists at 800-767-6552.
Owner Notification Mailing
On or about May 21, 2013 the customer mailing will take
place. Sample copies of the owner letters are enclosed.
Service Action Expiration Date
• This service action will be available for customers free
of charge only until May 31, 2015. Vehicles repaired
under this action must have this service completed on
or before May 31, 2015 to be eligible for payment.
• Inspections/repairs performed after May 31, 2015
will not be eligible for payment. Dealers should keep
this expiration date in mind when scheduling customers
for this action.
• If a customer wishes to have the misfueling guard
installed after the expiration date, your dealership’s
normal parts and labor cost associated with this repair
will apply.
Installation Video
An installation video will be located in ServiceNet with the
campaign link in about two weeks from May 21st. It
explains the installation of the misfueling guard and
updated fuel filler neck cap. It is recommended for
technicians to view this video before performing this
procedure.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2013 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada All Rights Reserved.
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Claim Entry Procedure
Immediately upon completion of the repair work, enter the Applicable Criteria ID and Repair Operation from the following
chart. The Applicable Criteria ID is shown in ElsaWeb. Claims will only be paid for vehicles that show this campaign
open in ElsaWeb on the day of the repair. To help ensure prompt and proper payment, attach the screen print to the
repair order.

Saga Claim Entry Procedure
Check ElsaWeb to determine whether the campaign is open.
Service No.: 20U3
Damage Code: 0099
Parts Manufacturer
Removed part: Use vendor code 002
Sold vehicle = 7 10
Unsold vehicle = 7 90
Accounting Instructions
Criteria I.D. 8P
Inspect for presence of misfueling guard and updated fuel filler neck cap; both are present, no work
required
Repair operation:

0183 00 99

10 T.U.

OR
Inspect for presence of misfueling guard and updated fuel filler neck cap; install misfueling guard and
updated fuel filler neck cap.
Repair operation:

2005 23 99

30 T.U.

Quantity

Part Number

Part Description

1

5K0 201 400

Misfueling Guard Kit

There is NO reimbursement for Vehicle Wash or Loaner

If customer refused repairs
Fax the Repair Order to the warranty team at (248) 754-4558 (U.S) and (905) 428-4811 (CAN). Provide the
VIN, applicable Service Number, Customer information, Dealer number and date.

The information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2013 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Customer Letter Example (United States)
ANADA)

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):
Subject:

Service Action 20U3/L9 – Install Misfueling Guard
Certain 2010-2012 Model Year Audi A3 TDl® Clean Diesel Engine Vehicles

Dear Audi Owner,
As part of Audi’s ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction and vehicle reliability, we are writing to you today
about a service action campaign designed to help prevent your TDI® Clean Diesel engine vehicle from being
inadvertently misfueled from a gasoline pump. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle eligible for this
service.
What is the issue?

As diesel engine passenger vehicles become more popular, auto
manufacturers have seen an increase in the number of misfueling cases
where diesel engine vehicles are mistakenly fueled with gasoline. The
resulting fuel system contamination can lead to costly repairs that are not
covered under warranty.

What will we do?

As an additional safeguard to help prevent a gasoline fuel pump nozzle
from being used to fuel your TDI® Clean Diesel engine vehicle, your
authorized Audi dealer will install a misfueling guard in the fuel filler neck of
your vehicle. Additionally, a new fuel filler neck cap will also be installed.
This work will take less than one hour and will be performed for you free of
charge.
Please note: The misfueling guard is designed to prevent a gasoline
fuel pump nozzle from entering your vehicle’s fuel filler neck, thereby
reducing the risk of fuel system contamination from gasoline. Even
with this guard installed, please remind anyone who refuels your
vehicle that it requires diesel fuel, and to double-check the fuel pump
to ensure the correct fuel is selected before filling the tank.
This service action will be available for you free of charge only until May
31, 2015. If you wish to have the misfueling guard installed after that date,
your dealer’s normal parts and labor cost associated with this repair will
apply.

What should you do?

In order to limit any possible inconvenience, please contact your authorized
Audi dealer as soon as possible to schedule this service.

Lease vehicles and
address changes

If you are the lessor and registered owner of the vehicle identified in this
action, please forward this letter immediately via first-class mail to the
lessee within ten (10) days of receipt. If you have changed your address or
sold the vehicle, please fill out the enclosed prepaid Owner Reply card and
mail it to us so we can update our records.

Can we assist you
further?

If you have any questions regarding this repair, please contact us at:
Audi of America, Inc.,
Attn: Customer Experience (20U3/L9)
3800 Hamlin Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
1-800-253-2834

We hope you are enjoying the exceptional performance and fuel economy of your TDI® Clean Diesel vehicle, and
we wish you many more miles of driving pleasure. Thank you for your continued loyalty!
Sincerely,
Audi Quality & Technical Service

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2013 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
May 2013

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Customer Letter Example (CANADA)

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):
Subject:

Service Action 20U3/L9 – Install Misfueling Guard
Certain 2010-2012 Model Year Audi A3 TDl® Clean Diesel Engine Vehicles

Dear Audi Owner,
As part of Audi’s ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction and vehicle reliability, we are writing to you today
about a service action campaign designed to help prevent your TDI® Clean Diesel engine vehicle from being
inadvertently misfueled from a gasoline pump. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle eligible for this
service.
What is the issue?

As diesel engine passenger vehicles become more popular, auto
manufacturers have seen an increase in the number of misfueling cases
where diesel engine vehicles are mistakenly fueled with gasoline. The
resulting fuel system contamination can lead to costly repairs that are not
covered under warranty.

What will we do?

As an additional safeguard to help prevent a gasoline fuel pump nozzle
from being used to fuel your TDI® Clean Diesel engine vehicle, your
authorized Audi dealer will install a misfueling guard in the fuel filler neck of
your vehicle. Additionally, a new fuel filler neck cap will also be installed.
This work will take less than one hour and will be performed for you free of
charge.
Please note: The misfueling guard is designed to prevent a gasoline
fuel pump nozzle from entering your vehicle’s fuel filler neck, thereby
reducing the risk of fuel system contamination from gasoline. Even
with this guard installed, please remind anyone who refuels your
vehicle that it requires diesel fuel, and to double-check the fuel pump
to ensure the correct fuel is selected before filling the tank.
This service action will be available for you free of charge only until May
31, 2015. If you wish to have the misfueling guard installed after that date,
your dealer’s normal parts and labor cost associated with this repair will
apply.

What should you do?

In order to limit any possible inconvenience, please contact your authorized
Audi dealer as soon as possible to schedule this service.

Lease vehicles and
address changes

If you are the lessor and registered owner of the vehicle identified in this
action, please forward this letter immediately via first-class mail to the
lessee within ten (10) days of receipt. If you have changed your address or
sold the vehicle, please fill out the enclosed prepaid Owner Reply card and
mail it to us so we can update our records.

Can we assist you
further?

If you have any questions regarding this repair, please contact us at:
Audi Canada
Attn: Customer Relations (20U3/L9)
P.O. Box 842, Stn. A, Windsor ON N9A 6P2
1-800-822-2834

We hope you are enjoying the exceptional performance and fuel economy of your TDI® Clean Diesel vehicle, and
we wish you many more miles of driving pleasure. Thank you for your continued loyalty!
Sincerely,
Audi Quality & Technical Service

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2013 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
May 2013

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Campaign Work Procedure

20U3 Service Action

If there are questions regarding the work procedure:
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U.S. dealers, contact Warranty
Canadian dealers, open an ATA ticket using concern group “Compliance_Recall Assistance (C)”

Required Parts:
Quantity

Part Number

Part Description

1

5K0 201 400

Misfueling Guard Kit

Section A – Identify Criteria and Check for Open
Status
Tip: On the date of repair, print this screen
and keep a copy with the repair order.
•

Enter the VIN in ElsaWeb and proceed to the
“Campaign/Action” screen.

⇐ Ensure that the Status is “Open” .
⇐ Note the Applicable Criteria ID for use
in determining the correct work to be done and
associated parts.
Continue to Section B

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2013 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Section B – Install Misfueling Guard Kit
Tip: An installation video will be located in
ServiceNet along with the campaign link
in about two weeks from May 21st. It
explains the installation of the misfueling
guard and updated fuel filler neck cap. It
is recommended for technicians to view
this video before performing this
procedure.
•

Open the fuel filler door.

⇐ Remove the fuel cap and the fuel cap tether
from the vehicle.
Tip: If the customer has installed their own
locking or aftermarket fuel filler cap, be
sure to return the old fuel cap to the
customer.
⇐ The misfueling guard kit p/n - 5K0 201 400
consists of five pieces (left) which must be
installed in the following order:
1. Spring loaded flap insert.
2. Fuel filler lockout mechanism.
3. Plastic retaining ring.
4. Replacement fuel cap w/tether.
5. Mounting pin for fuel cap tether (not used
on A3 models).
Note: The plastic mounting pin (#5 above)
included in the misfueling guard kit is
not used on A3 models, and can be
discarded.
⇐ The spring loaded flap insert is installed into
the filler neck, flap side first, with the tabs
inserted into the left slot in
the filler neck.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2013 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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⇐ Install the flap insert as shown, aligning the
tabs with the filler neck slot .
Note: It may be necessary during this step to
push upward on the flap insert, pressing
it against the wall of the filler neck, and
causing it to flex slightly. By doing this
the tabs will align correctly with the filler
neck. When done properly the flap
insert will not be bent or damaged – DO
NOT force the flap insert into the filler
neck. When the tabs line up properly
the insert will fit easily into place.
Note: During installation the flap itself will also
flex backward slightly. This allows the
flap to fit fully down into the filler neck.
It will return to its original position with
the flap insert fully seated in the filler
neck.
•

With the tabs on the flap insert properly fitted
into the filler neck slot, push the flap insert
straight into the filler neck until it is seated.

⇐ To lock the flap insert into position, push the
locking tab inward using a pocket screwdriver,
or equivalent, where shown .
•

There will be an audible click when the
locking tab is fully engaged.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2013 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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⇐ Verify the locking tab on the flap insert is fully
seated behind the ring of the filler neck
.
•

Using a pair of needle nose pliers, or
equivalent, check for proper operation of the
flap itself. Verify it does not stick closed and
that it returns to a closed position after being
pressed open.

⇐ Insert the lockout mechanism into the filler
neck as shown.
• The right side of the mechanism must be
placed into the filler neck opening first.

⇐ During installation the lockout mechanism
must remain to the right of the right tab in the
filler neck opening .
• With the right side of the lockout mechanism
properly lined up, press the left side into the
filler neck.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2013 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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⇐ Align the lockout mechanism with the tabs in
the filler neck, then push the lockout
mechanism down into the filler neck until it is
fully seated (left).

⇐ The retaining ring is installed into the filler
neck with the alignment pins facing
toward the fuel tank.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2013 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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⇐ Insert the retaining ring into the filler neck
.
• The ring will lock into place at both the 9
o’clock and the 3 o’clock positions when fully
seated against the lockout mechanism.

• Install the replacement fuel cap.
⇐ Attach the fuel cap tether .

Work Complete - Proceed to section C for Parts
Return/Disposal

SECTION C: Parts Return/Disposal
Parts Return/Disposal
Properly destroy and dispose of removed parts in
accordance with all state/local requirements once the
parts are listed on the Parts Destruction and Core
Disposition report, unless otherwise indicated and/or
requested for return.

ALL WORK IS COMPLETE

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2013 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
May 2013

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