The fuel tank in your Audi contains a small plastic valve that helps control fuel flow. Over time, this valve can crack due to stress and aging, which might cause a leak if your car rolls over or gets damaged.
Risk if Unfixed
If a leak happens and there's an ignition source nearby, your car could catch fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will reinforce or repair the cracked valve nipple to prevent leaks, and this service is completely free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
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.
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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
The fuel tank in your Audi A6 Quattro or Allroad is made of plastic and has a small valve that helps prevent fuel spills when the car rolls over. Over time, the plastic in this valve can crack, especially if it's damaged by the aluminum line connecting to it.
Risk if Unfixed
If the valve cracks, you could have a fuel leak. If there's an ignition source nearby, like a spark from your engine, a fuel leak could cause a fire.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will reinforce the vulnerable valve or fix any existing cracks, so you'll be protected from a potential fire risk. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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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.
The fuel pump in your vehicle is responsible for delivering gasoline to your engine. In certain models with 1.8L Turbo, 2.8L V6, or 3.0L engines, a faulty electrical motor component can cause the pump to stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump fails, your engine can stall unexpectedly while driving, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will replace the faulty fuel pump with a new one at no cost to you, so schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE IS INTERRUPTED, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND THUS PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 28, 20007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-222-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. THIS RECALL IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V017).
The fuel pump in your vehicle is a crucial part that sends gasoline to your engine. In certain 2002-2003 models with specific engines, a faulty electrical component can cause the pump to stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump fails, your engine will stall without warning, which could make your vehicle hard to control and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will install a new, reliable fuel pump at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to avoid any potential risks.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2002 - MARCH 2003, EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE IS INTERRUPTED, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND THUS PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-222-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Your vehicle's steering wheel air bag igniter might not have been assembled correctly, which could affect the driver's side air bag.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in an accident, the driver's air bag might not deploy, which could increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
You'll get a free replacement of the air bags at your local Audi dealership, starting from November 18, 2002, and you should contact them at 1-800-822-2834 to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3-SPOKE SPORT STEERING WHEELS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE IGNITER FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ASSEMBLED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED IGNITER WILL NOT ACTIVATE THE AIR BAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
The headlight switch in your vehicle has a small connector that can touch the wrong wires and cause a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your headlight switch could overheat or even catch fire, which could cause a serious accident.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will reroute the wiring harness in your headlight switch to prevent this short circuit, and the repair is free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, CERTAIN CONNECTOR PINS IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR COME INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT. NOTE: VEHICLES WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT IN THESE VEHICLES CONTAINS A FUSE, WHICH PRECLUDES EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW IN THE CASE OF A SHORT CIRCUIT. AUDI S6 AND S6 AVANT VEHICLES ARE ALL EQUIPPED WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND, THEREFORE, ARE NOT LONGER AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING OR FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS BY INSTALLING A JUMPER WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
The knee bolster under your dashboard has a wire harness that could get damaged if you press your knees against it while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wire gets damaged, a fire could start in the dashboard area, which could spread quickly and cause significant damage or injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a protective covering on the knee bolster and inspect the wiring harness and felt protector on the dashboard. If needed, they'll replace these parts for you - at no cost.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT). IN ADDITION, THE WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS THE FELT PROTECTOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD CARRIER WILL BE CHECKED, AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
