Audi recall: Fuel system, other
What is wrong
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 audi r8 spyder vehicles manufactured from may 18, 2010, through june 22, 2011. The fuel supply line may contact and rub against the heat shield in the engine compartment. This could lead to a small fuel leak.
What could happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the fuel line for damage and replace it if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on august 22, 2011. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Vehicles covered
- Audi R8 Gt Spyder 2012
- Audi R8 Spyder 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V390000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Of America, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 1, 2011
- Owners notified
- Aug 22, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 920
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 18, 2010 to Jun 22, 2011
- Part
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- 20Q8/K1
Notes
Volkswagen safety recall no. 20q8/k1.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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Audi / Volkswagen recall: Air bags Jan 11, 2019
- Audi recall: Power train Sep 17, 2018
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.