NHTSA Recall # | 98379 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V450000 |
MFG Compaign # | 20U6/L8 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | S7 |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/P |
Date of notification | 21/10/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 25/06/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 06/09/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 23/09/13 |
Report created | 21/10/13 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 3594 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 audi s6 and s7 vehicles equipped with 4. 0l engines. Due to manufacturing tolerance issues, a fuel line may leak fuel. |
Consequence summary | A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The safety recall is planned to begin in late october 2013. Owners may contact audi of america at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this campaign is 20u6/l8. |
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). |