2002 Audi A6 | 2003 Audi Rs6 | 2001 Audi A6 | 2002 Audi S6 | 2004 Audi A6 | 2003 Audi A6 | 2003 Audi S6 — Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly
Published May 3, 2011 · Recall initiated: May 3, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V267000, published May 3, 2011. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2002 Audi A6 | 2003 Audi Rs6 | 2001 Audi A6 | 2002 Audi S6 | 2004 Audi A6 | 2003 Audi A6 | 2003 Audi S6 — Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly.
What's the hazard
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 AUDI A6, MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 S6 AND MODEL YEAR 2003 RS6 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L ENGINES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 19, 2001, THROUGH JUNE 8, 2004. 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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE NIPPLE ON THE ROLLOVER VALVE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE OR REPAIR THE CRACKING AT THE NIPPLE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUDI
- Model
- A6
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2002 AUDI A6 | 2003 AUDI RS6 | 2001 AUDI A6 | 2002 AUDI S6 | 2004 AUDI A6 | 2003 AUDI A6 | 2003 AUDI S6
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2002 Audi A6 | 2003 Audi Rs6 | 2001 Audi A6 | 2002 Audi S6 | 2004 Audi A6 | 2003 Audi A6 | 2003 Audi S6 — Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V267000 on May 3, 2011. Reported hazard: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 AUDI A6, MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 S6 AND MODEL YEAR 2003 RS6 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L ENGINES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 19, 2001, THROUGH JUNE 8, 2004. 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE NIPPLE ON THE ROLLOVER VALVE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE OR REPAIR THE CRACKING AT THE NIPPLE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: A6.