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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V298
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 240,487
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 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles.
These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Remedy:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present.
Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied.
These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017.
Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 20Z8.
Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.
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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