Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder And R8 Coupe Vehicles. Transmission Fluid May Leak From The Gearbox Ventilation Hose After Certain High Speed And Maneuvering Situations.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
R8
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V639000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Effect Of Defect
If Leaked Transmission Fluid Contacts Hot Engine Parts, It Can Increase The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Audi Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Single Gearbox Ventilation Hose With A Double Ventilation Hose, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began October 18, 2018. Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 34J1.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20151207
End Of Manufacture
20171117
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1916
Date Owners Notified
20181018
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180917
Make Campaign Number
34J1