NHTSA Recall 17V298000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V298000; Date: May. 3, 2017
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Audi Q5; 2014 Audi Q5; 2015 Audi Q5; 2016 Audi Q5; 2017 Audi Q5; 2013 Audi Q7; 2014 Audi Q7; 2015 Audi Q7
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 240,487
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi q5 and 2013-2017 Audi q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
How to Fix:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20z8. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 16v-660.
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: Jul 3, 2017
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