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VehicleMay 3, 2017240,487 affected

Audi recall: Fuel system, gasoline

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

What could happen

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
17V298000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
May 3, 2017
Owners notified
Jul 3, 2017
Vehicles or items affected
240,487
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jul 4, 2012 to Mar 3, 2017
Part
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Maker's own recall number
20Z8

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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