Recall 97V-160
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 1998 Audi A6: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and cap).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-160
- Reported
- September 19, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 31 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. During pre-assembly of the fuel tanks, an incorrect filler neck was installed causing the filler neck to not "match" the fuel cap.
The risk
This condition could allow fuel to escape and if an ignition source was present, a fire could occur.
The fix
Dealers will replace these filler necks.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began september 19, 1997.dealers have been issued a stop delivery and owners of vehicles already sold have been contacted by telephone.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Audi A6 1998