Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2001-2004 Audi A6, Model Year 2002-2003 S6 And Model Year 2003 Rs6 Vehicles Equipped With 4.2L Engines And Manufactured From June 19, 2001, Through June 8, 2004. 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
RS6
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
11V267000
Component Description
Fuel System, Other: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 Is Expected To Begin During June 2011. Owners May Contact Audi At 1-800-822-2834.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20030513
End Of Manufacture
20040309
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5992
Date Owners Notified
20110621
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20110503
Make Campaign Number
20L8/JY