Safety Recall 34J1 / Gearbox Ventilation Hose – 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder & R8 Coupe

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe vehicles.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V639

Manufacturer  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components  POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected  1,916

Transmission Fluid Vent Hose may Leak Causing Fire

If leaked transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe vehicles. Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high speed and maneuvering situations.

Remedy:

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 34J1.

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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