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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V390000

2011 Audi R8 Spyder | 2012 Audi R8 Gt Spyder — Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Published August 2, 2011 · Recall initiated: August 1, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V390000, published August 2, 2011 and initiated August 1, 2011. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2011 Audi R8 Spyder | 2012 Audi R8 Gt Spyder — Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

What's the hazard

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 AUDI R8 SPYDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 22, 2011. THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE MAY CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST THE HEAT SHIELD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMALL FUEL LEAK.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINE FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

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Recall details

Brand
AUDI
Model
R8 SPYDER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Lot
2011 AUDI R8 SPYDER | 2012 AUDI R8 GT SPYDER
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Audi R8 Spyder | 2012 Audi R8 Gt Spyder — Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V390000 on August 2, 2011. Reported hazard: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 AUDI R8 SPYDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 22, 2011. THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE MAY CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST THE HEAT SHIELD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMALL FUEL LEAK.

What should I do if I have this product?

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINE FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 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: R8 SPYDER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)