NHTSA Recall # | 110583 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V019000 |
MFG Compaign # | Audi: 24AP/VW: 24BK |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | S4 |
Model Year | 2011 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:F |
Date of notification | 17/03/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 20/04/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 03/03/12 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 20/01/15 |
Report created | 20/01/15 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 26008 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 audi s4, s5, q7, 2012 audi a6, volkswagen touareg hybrid, and 2012-2013 audi a7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak. |
Consequence summary | A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on march 17, 2015. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24ap for audi customers and 24bk for volkswagen customers. |
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). |