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2003 AUDI allroad 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
The fuel tank assembly in your Audi is the part that holds the gasoline in your vehicle. Over time, a weak plastic part and some wear on the metal connection could cause a small leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If a leak happens and there's an ignition source nearby, your vehicle could catch fire, which could cause serious damage or injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will fix the weak spot in the fuel tank assembly for free, to prevent a leak from happening. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.
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