Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V019000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V019000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2011-2012 audi s4, s5, q7, 2012 audi a6, volkswagen touareg hybrid, and 2012-2013 audi a7 vehicles Includes 26,008 affected units, Fuel Injection System Fuel Leak, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011-2012 audi s4, s5, q7, 2012 audi a6, volkswagen touareg hybrid, and 2012-2013 audi a7 vehicles

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V019000
Report Received Date: 2015-01-20T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel injection system fuel leak
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 26,008

Details

MFR Campaign Number: Audi: 24AP/VW: 24BK
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 92.26

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NHTSA ID: 15V019000
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