NHTSA Recall # | 128809 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V639000 |
MFG Compaign # | 34J1 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | R8 |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Date of notification | 18/10/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 07/12/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 17/11/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 17/09/18 |
Report created | 24/09/18 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1916 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 audi r8 spyder and r8 coupe vehicles. Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high speed and maneuvering situations. |
Consequence summary | If leaked transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose, free of charge. The recall began october 18, 2018. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34j1. |
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). |