Tank Mounting Problems of Audi A6

The contact owns a 2004 Audi A6. The contact stated that when refueling the vehicle over the three quarter capacity level, a substantial amount of fuel would leak underneath the vehicle near the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and stated that the fuel tank rollover valve was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact expressed significant concern of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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The contact owns a 2003 Audi A6. Approximately one year ago, the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline whenever he placed fuel in the vehicle. He also noticed fuel leaking on the garage floor. He assumed that he was placing too much fuel into the vehicle. In the beginning of June of 2008, the contact made sure to fill the vehicle to the correct amount to avoid any fuel leakage. Within half an hour of parking the vehicle, the contact smelled a strong gasoline odor and noticed a much larger puddle of gasoline underneath the vehicle. He called the dealer and was advised to have the vehicle towed; however, the contact refused and drove the vehicle to the dealer. A diagnosis was performed and they stated that there was a crack in the check valve of the fuel tank that could not be repaired. The entire fuel tank needed to be replaced. The contact proceeded with the repairs, which were completed within a week. The failure mileage was 38,000 and current mileage was 40,000. Updated 07/16/08. Updated 07/16/08.

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Recall 00v137000/fuel sending unit: on above incident date recall repairs were done by davis strong peugot, Audi; in salt lake city, ut; phone # 801/531-9900. Currently, problem reoccurred. Consumer believed problem was a repair failure or defective part. Seeking NHTSA help in this matter.

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Fuel tank sensors failed. Mjs.

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Gasoline sensor failed causing the low fuel alarm to go off. Nlm.