Jun 26 2008
Auto Recalls: Audi, Allroad Quattro, 2005
Build Dates : 20010602 - 20050601
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V157000
Date Owner’s Notified:
Date Received by ODI: 20080408
Date Added to Databse: 20080408
Manufacturer’s Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 68240
Summary:
Volkswagen is recalling 68,240 MY 2001-2004 Audi A6 Quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7L, 2.8L, or 3.0L engines and MY 2001-2005 Allroad Quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7L or 4.2L engines. The aging of the plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve combined with bending stress from the aluminium ventilation line to the rollover valve nipple may lead to cracking of the nipple. If this happens, a fuel leak may result.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy:
Dealer will reinforce the nipple on the rollover valve to prevent leakage or repair the cracking at the nipple. The recall is expected to begin on or before June 27, 2008.
Report Initiator: ODI