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July 7, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V397000
Engine Compartment Seal May Detach
If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V397
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 12,964
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining plate to prevent the engine compartment seal from loosening. The recall began September 4, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 51G6.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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