Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Is Recalling 68,240 My 2001-2004 Audi A6 Quattro Vehicles Equipped With 2.7L, 2.8L, Or 3.0L Engines And My 2001-2005 Allroad Quattro Vehicles Equipped With 2.7L Or 4.2L Engines. 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.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A6
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
08V157000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
A Fuel Leak In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Could Lead To A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Reinforce The Nipple On The Rollover Valve To Prevent Leakage Or Repair The Cracking At The Nipple. The Recall Began On June 27, 2008. Owners May Contact Audi At 1-800-822-2834.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20010602
End Of Manufacture
20050601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
68240
Date Owners Notified
20080627
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080408
Make Campaign Number
20L8/JY