Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The fuel tank in your Audi TT is a metal container that holds the gasoline. In your 2016-2019 model, there's a small bracket that protects the tank from heat damage, but it could fail in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the heat shield bracket breaks in a crash, your fuel tank could leak gasoline, which could cause a fire. A fire in a crash is a serious risk to your safety.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will add a protective cap to the heat shield bracket to prevent damage in a crash, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Audi TT Roadster Quattro and TT Coupe Quattro vehicles. In the event of a crash, the fuel tank may become damaged by the fuel tank heat shield bracket .
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A damaged fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cap on the fuel tank heat shield bracket, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BX.
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