NHTSA Recall 01V259000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V259000; Date: Aug. 15, 2001
Should this happen, the fuel tank pressure will be reduced, which will activate the leak detection system and alert the driver of a system's fault indicated by an instrument panel light.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Audi A8; 2001 Audi A8
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 600
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a fuel and vapor leak detection system. A "blind cover" at the filler neck of the fuel tank may not seal properly allowing fuel vapor to escape.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the fuel filler neck/expansion tank assembly. Owner notification began March 21, 2002. 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 Audi at 1-866-892-2834.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 21, 2002
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