NHTSA Recall 16V660000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V660000; Date: Sep. 13, 2016
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Audi Q5; 2010 Audi Q5; 2011 Audi Q5; 2012 Audi Q5; 2007 Audi Q7; 2008 Audi Q7; 2009 Audi Q7; 2010 Audi Q7; 2011 Audi Q7; 2012 Audi Q7
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 143,214
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi q5, and 2007-2012 Audi q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
How to Fix:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flange, replacing any flanges that are cracked. If the flange is not cracked, dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20w9.
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: Nov 9, 2016
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