Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The fuel rail in your vehicle is a key part of the fuel injection system, supplying fuel to your engine. In some 2011-2013 Audi and Volkswagen models, this rail can develop a leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel rail leaks, it could catch fire if there's an ignition source nearby. This is a serious safety risk, but in most cases, it would happen when the vehicle is parked, not while you're driving.
Free Fix
Your dealership will replace the faulty fuel rail and seals at no cost to you. This repair is free, so schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice to get your vehicle fixed.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers.
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