NHTSA Recall # | 138849 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V035000 |
MFG Compaign # | 24DP |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A6 |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:F |
Date of notification | 28/02/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 03/11/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/02/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 16/01/19 |
Report created | 31/01/19 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 74881 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 q7, a6 and a7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 audi a8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel. |
Consequence summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began february 28, 2019. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24dp. |
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). |