2003 AUDI A6 RECALL - #06V017000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : FUEL PUMP
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2002 - MARCH 2003, EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 AUDI A6 |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/2002 - 3/31/2003 |
| Recalled on |
1/25/2006 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
4/10/2006 |
| # Affected |
74,000 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2002 - MARCH 2003, EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL. |
| Consequences |
IF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE IS INTERRUPTED, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND THUS PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-222-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. |
| Notes |
VW RECALL NO. M7 AND AUDI RECALL NO. JL.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2003 AUDI A6 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2003 AUDI A6 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2003 AUDI A6 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2003 AUDI A6 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2003 AUDI A6 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2003 AUDI A6 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
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