2003 Audi A4, Audi A6 and others recall: fuel pump
Volkswagen Of America, Inc reported this safety recall on January 23, 2006. It covers about 74,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 74,000
- reported
- Jan 23, 2006
- owners notified
- Apr 10, 2006
- related complaints
- 241
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles produced from september 2002 - march 2003, equipped with 1.8l turbo, 2.8l v6, or 3.0l engines, a change in the electrical motor components in the fuel pump can lead to an inoperative fuel pump and, ultimately, stoppage of fuel supply to the engine causing it to stall.
- Risk
- If fuel flow to the engine is interrupted, the vehicle could stall without warning and thus present a potential risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2006. Owners may contact vw at 1‑800‑222‑8987 or audi at 1‑800‑822‑2834.
Recall number 06V017000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 241 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 06V017000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Audi A4, Audi A6 and others fuel pump?
Yes. Recall 06V017000, reported on January 23, 2006, covers about 74,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 06V017000?
Dealers will install new fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2006. Owners may contact vw at 1‑800‑222‑8987 or audi at 1‑800‑822‑2834.
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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