NHTSA Recall 15V019000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V019000; Date: Jan. 20, 2015
A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Audi A6; 2012 Audi A7; 2013 Audi A7; 2011 Audi Q7; 2012 Audi Q7; 2011 Audi S4; 2012 Audi S4; 2011 Audi S5; 2012 Audi S5; 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 26,008
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi s4, s5, q7, 2012 Audi a6, Volkswagen touareg hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi a7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.
How to Fix:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24ap for Audi customers and 24bk for Volkswagen customers.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 17, 2015
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