If you've got an Audi A3 or TT and like to drive it hard on the local canyon road, autocross or racetrack, you may want to check in with your local dealer because a recall notice has been issued that is directly focused on spirited drivers.

The issue stems from a  spring that holds the fuel tank ventilation valve closed. Under "extreme driving conditions", the spring in question might not be strong enough to keep the valve closed and prevent gasoline from leaking out. Since that could start a fire, this recall seems a rather important one.

The vehicles in question include A3s, TT coupes and TT Roadsters built between September 29, 2005 and August 26, 2009. Volkswagen of America will be contacting vehicle owners to notify them of the recall, and Audi dealerships will replace the affected part free of charge. Full details on the NHTSA website