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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V660
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 143,214
Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines.
The fuel cap flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Remedy:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flange, replacing any flanges that are cracked.
If the flange is not cracked, dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump. These repairs will be made free of charge.
The recall began November 9, 2016.
Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 20W9.
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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