2000-2001 Audi A8 recall: filler pipe and cap
Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on August 15, 2001. It covers about 600 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 600
- reported
- Aug 15, 2001
- owners notified
- Mar 21, 2002
- related complaints
- 2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a fuel and vapor leak detection system. A "blind cover" at the filler neck of the fuel tank may not seal properly allowing fuel vapor to escape.
- Risk
- Should this happen, the fuel tank pressure will be reduced, which will activate the leak detection system and alert the driver of a system's fault indicated by an instrument panel light.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel filler neck/expansion tank assembly. Owner notification began march 21, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1‑866‑892‑2834.
Recall number 01V259000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 01V259000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Audi A8 filler pipe and cap?
Yes. Recall 01V259000, reported on August 15, 2001, covers about 600 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V259000?
Dealers will replace the fuel filler neck/expansion tank assembly. Owner notification began march 21, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1‑866‑892‑2834.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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