DO CERTAIN VOLKSWAGEN AND AUDI MODELS CONTAIN A TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER DEFECT THAT CAN CAUSE CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE?
Goldman Scarlato & Penny, P.C. is investigating whether Volkswagen and Audi models containing the 2.0L TSI and TFSI EA888 engines contain a serious design defect impacting the vehicles’ timing chain tensioner. The alleged defect can cause catastrophic engine failure at any time or under any driving condition or speed. A timing chain tensioner failure can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars to repair. The alleged defect affects the following VW and Audi models and model years (“MY”):
Volkswagen Golf MK5 GTI, MY 2006-2009
Volkswagen Golf MK6 GTI, MY 2010-2014
Volkswagen Jetta MK5, MY 2005-2010
Volkswagen Jetta MK6, MY 2011-2016
Volkswagen Passat B6, MY 2006-2010
Volkswagen CC, MY 2009-2016
Volkswagen EOS, MY 2008-2014
Volkswagen Tiguan, MY 2009-2016
Volkswagen Beetle, MY 2012-2016
Volkswagen Sportswagen, MY 2009-2014
Audi A3 8P, MY 2006-2013
Audi A4 B8, MY 2009-2012
Audi A5 B8, MY 2008-2012
Audi MK2 TT, MY 2008-2014
If you own or lease a VW or Audi model listed above, and have suffered a timing chain tensioner failure, you might be able to file a claim to recover any out-of-pocket costs or expenses you incurred. Please contact Paul Scarlato at scarlato@lawgsp.com or 484-342-0700 to learn more.
