Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles Equipped With A Fuel And Vapor Leak DeteCTIon System. A “Blind Cover” At The Filler Neck Of The Fuel Tank May Not Seal Properly Allowing Fuel Vapor To Escape.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A8
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V259000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Effect Of Defect
Should This Happen, The Fuel Tank Pressure Will Be Reduced, Which Will Activate The Leak DeteCTIon System And Alert The Driver Of A System’S Fault Indicated By An Instrument Panel Light.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Fuel Filler Neck/Expansion Tank Assembly. Owner Notification Began March 21, 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Audi At 1-866-892-2834.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20000201
End Of Manufacture
20000731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
600
Date Owners Notified
20020321
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010815