NHTSA 13V450000 United States
Audi S6 recall: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Official safety recall 13V450000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign13V450000
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Report date2013-09-23
ManufacturerVolkswagen of America, Inc.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Audi S7 | 2013 | United States |
| Audi S7 | 2014 | United States |
| Audi S6 | 2013 | United States |
| Audi S6 | 2014 | United States |
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi S6 and S7 vehicles equipped with 4.0L engines. Due to manufacturing tolerance issues, a fuel line may leak fuel.
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
The official remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The safety recall is planned to begin in late October 2013. Owners may contact Audi of America at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this campaign is 20U6/L8.