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NHTSARecalled Sep 7, 2016 · #16V646000

Engine Compartment Fuel Hose may Degrade and Leak

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Engine Compartment Fuel Hose may Degrade and Leak
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
2013 Audi
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice