2001-2005 Audi A6 and Audi Allroad recall: tank assembly

Volkswagen Of America, Inc reported this safety recall on April 8, 2008. It covers about 68,240 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 68,240
reported: Apr 8, 2008
owners notified: Jun 27, 2008
related complaints: 73

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

What is wrong: Volkswagen is recalling 68,240 my 2001-2004 audi a6 quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7l, 2.8l, or 3.0l engines and my 2001-2005 allroad quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7l or 4.2l engines. The aging of the plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve combined with bending stress from the aluminum ventilation line to the rollover valve nipple may lead to cracking of the nipple. If this happens, a fuel leak may result.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the nipple on the rollover valve to prevent leakage or repair the cracking at the nipple. The recall began on june 27, 2008. Owners may contact audi at 1‑800‑822‑2834.

Recall number 08V157000

Affected vehicles

Audi A6 2001-2004 2001 2002 2003 2004
Audi Allroad 2001-2005 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 73 complaints about fuel system problems.

2001 Audi A6 2002 Audi A6 2003 Audi A6 2004 Audi A6 2002 Audi Allroad 2003 Audi Allroad 2004 Audi Allroad 2005 Audi Allroad

Questions about recall 08V157000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2005 Audi A6 and Audi Allroad tank assembly?

Yes. Recall 08V157000, reported on April 8, 2008, covers about 68,240 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V157000?

Dealers will reinforce the nipple on the rollover valve to prevent leakage or repair the cracking at the nipple. The recall began on june 27, 2008. Owners may contact 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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