Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. During Pre-Assembly Of The Fuel Tanks, An Incorrect Filler Neck Was Installed Causing The Filler Neck To Not “Match” The Fuel Cap.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A6
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
97V160000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Allow Fuel To Escape And If An Ignition Source Was Present, A Fire Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace These Filler Necks.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19970701
End Of Manufacture
19970731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
31
Date Owners Notified
19970919
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19970919