2001–2004 Audi A6 & 2002–2003 Audi S6 + 1 more recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 audi A6, model year 2002-2003 S6 and model year 2003 RS6 vehicles equipped with 4.2L engines and manufactured from june 19, 2001, through june 8, 2004. The aging of the plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve combined with bending stress from the aluminum ventilation line to the rollover valve nipple may lead to cracking of the nipple. If this happens, a fuel leak may result.
💥 The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will reinforce the nipple on the rollover valve to prevent leakage or repair the cracking at the nipple. The recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V267000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 20L8/JY
- Manufacturer
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 5,992
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-822-2834
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 21, 2011
- Built
- May 13, 2003 – Mar 9, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Volkswagen safety recall no. 20L8/jy.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .