Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V646000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V646000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2012-2013 audi a6 and audi a7 vehicles Includes 28,249 affected units, Engine Compartment Fuel Hose may Degrade and Leak, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2013 audi a6 and audi a7 vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 audi a6 and audi a7 vehicles. the affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel.

Corrective Action

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the under hood fuel pump and fuel hose, free of charge. the recall began november 2016. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 24bz.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V646000
Report Received Date: 2016-09-07T00:00:00
Subject: Engine compartment fuel hose may degrade and leak
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 28,249

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 24BZ
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 audi a6 and audi a7 vehicles. the affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel.
Consequence Summary: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the under hood fuel pump and fuel hose, free of charge. the recall began november 2016. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 24bz.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 86.76

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SID: row-t36d~ff25_wjs9
NHTSA ID: 16V646000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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