The fuel tank assembly in your vehicle has a small plastic part called the rollover valve that helps prevent spills. Over time, this part can crack due to wear and tear.
Risk if Unfixed
If the valve cracks, you might experience a fuel leak. If the leak occurs near an ignition source, like a spark or open flame, it could cause a vehicle fire.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect and repair or reinforce the rollover valve to prevent leaks - this service is free to you.
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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 connector pins in your headlights' switch can touch each other, creating a short circuit that could lead to overheating or a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the wiring in your headlights could overheat or catch fire, which could damage your vehicle and potentially cause an accident.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a special jumper wiring harness to prevent the short circuit, and this repair is free for you.
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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 small metal piece that could potentially touch the wiring for your headlights if you press against it with your knees.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, it could cause an electrical short, which could lead to a fire in the dashboard area. This is a serious situation that could harm you or others nearby.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealership will add a protective covering to the knee bolster to prevent the short, and also check and replace the wiring harness and felt protector on the dashboard if needed. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.
