Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and
— Recall Campaign #16V646000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 28,249 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V646000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 07, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V646000 |
| Units affected: | 28,249 |
- Description:
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel.
- Consequeces:
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the under hood fuel pump and fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BZ.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.