Audi recall: Fuel system, other
What is wrong
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 audi a6, model year 2002-2003 s6 and model year 2003 rs6 vehicles equipped with 4.2l engines and manufactured from june 19, 2001, through june 8, 2004. The aging of the plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve combined with bending stress from the aluminum ventilation line to the rollover valve nipple may lead to cracking of the nipple. If this happens, a fuel leak may result.
What could happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will reinforce the nipple on the rollover valve to prevent leakage or repair the cracking at the nipple. The recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Vehicles covered
- Audi A6 2001–2004
- Audi Rs6 2003
- Audi S6 2002–2003
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V267000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Of America, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 2011
- Owners notified
- Jun 21, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,992
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 13, 2003 to Mar 9, 2004
- Part
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 20L8/JY
Notes
Volkswagen safety recall no. 20l8/jy.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.