Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, And 2007-2012 Audi Q7 Vehicles Equipped With Gasoline Engines. The Fuel Pump Flange On The Affected Vehicles May Crack, Allowing Fuel To Leak.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
Q7
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
16V660000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Effect Of Defect
A Fuel Leak In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Increases The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Audi Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Flange, Replacing Any Flanges That Are Cracked. If The Flange Is Not Cracked, Dealers Will Clean The Pump Flange And Install A Butyl Rubber Band To Protect The Pump. These Repairs Will Be Made Free Of Charge. The Recall Began November 9, 2016. Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 20W9.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
143214
Date Owners Notified
20161109
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160913
Make Campaign Number
20W9