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Campaign 01V259000

Critical Plain English
ID: #01V259000 MFR: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

What This Recall Means

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

What Happened
The part that seals your fuel tank is called the filler neck cap. In some cases, it might not close properly, letting fuel vapors escape.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the leak detection system will kick in and turn on the warning light on your dashboard. This isn't a safety issue, but it could cause the light to stay on and indicate a problem.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty filler neck and expansion tank assembly at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and if it's not done within a reasonable time, contact Audi at 1-866-892-2834.

Affected Vehicles

2001 AUDI A8
2000 AUDI A8

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #01V259000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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