2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder & 2011 Audi R8 Spyder recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 audi R8 Spyder vehicles manufactured from may 18, 2010, through june 22, 2011. The fuel supply line may contact and rub against the heat shield in the engine compartment. This could lead to a small fuel leak.
💥 The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the fuel line for damage and replace it if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on august 22, 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
- 11V390000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 20Q8/K1
- Manufacturer
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 920
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-822-2834
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 22, 2011
- Built
- May 18, 2010 – Jun 22, 2011
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Volkswagen safety recall no. 20Q8/K1.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 .