NHTSA Recall 11V267000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V267000; Date: May. 3, 2011
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Audi A6; 2002 Audi A6; 2003 Audi A6; 2004 Audi A6; 2003 Audi RS6; 2002 Audi S6; 2003 Audi S6
Component: Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 5,992
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Audi a6, model year 2002-2003 s6 and model year 2003 rs6 vehicles equipped with 4. 2l engines and manufactured from June 19, 2001, through June 8, 2004. The aging of the plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve combined with bending stress from the aluminum ventilation line to the rollover valve nipple may lead to cracking of the nipple. If this happens, a fuel leak may result.
How to Fix:
Dealers will reinforce the nipple on the rollover valve to prevent leakage or repair the cracking at the nipple. The recall is expected to begin during June 2011. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Recall Notes:
Volkswagen safety recall no. 20l8/jy. Owners 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 21, 2011
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