2013-2018 Audi S8 & A8 Safety Recall 51G6 / Engine Compartment Seal

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around

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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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