Recall 08V-157
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recalled the 2001 to 2004 Audi A6 and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 08V-157
- Reported
- April 8, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- 68,240 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volkswagen is recalling 68,240 my 2001-2004 audi a6 quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7l, 2.8l, or 3.0l engines and my 2001-2005 allroad quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7l or 4.2l engines. The aging of the plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve combined with bending stress from the aluminum ventilation line to the rollover valve nipple may lead to cracking of the nipple. If this happens, a fuel leak may result.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will reinforce the nipple on the rollover valve to prevent leakage or repair the cracking at the nipple. The recall began on june 27, 2008. Owners may contact audi at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
VW recall no. 20l8/jy.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Audi A6 2001 to 2004
- Audi Allroad 2001 to 2005