NHTSA Recall 97V160000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V160000; Date: Sep. 19, 1997
This condition could allow fuel to escape and if an ignition source was present, a fire could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Audi A6
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 31
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. During pre-assembly of the fuel tanks, an incorrect filler neck was installed causing the filler neck to not "match" the fuel cap.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace these filler necks.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began September 19, 1997. Dealers have been issued a stop delivery and owners of vehicles already sold have been contacted by telephone. 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 Volkswagen at 1-800-822-2834. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 19, 1997
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