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2002 AUDI A6 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Safety Recalls

Critical #08V157000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
What Happened
Your fuel tank's rollover valve nipple is made of a plastic material that's showing signs of aging and wear. This could cause it to crack, leading to a fuel leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If a fuel leak happens and there's an ignition source nearby, it could cause a vehicle fire, posing a serious risk to your safety.
Free Fix
You'll need to bring your vehicle to an authorized Audi dealership, where they'll either reinforce the nipple on the rollover valve or repair the crack for free.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Original — Remedy
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.
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