NHTSA Recall # | 126019 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V646000 |
MFG Compaign # | 24BZ |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A6 |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/P |
Date of notification | 02/11/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 28/03/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 19/06/12 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 07/09/16 |
Report created | 07/09/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 28249 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 audi a6 and audi a7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel. |
Consequence summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the under hood fuel pump and fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began november 2016. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24bz. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |