2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 7, 2016. It covers about 28,249 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 28,249
- reported
- Sep 7, 2016
- owners notified
- Nov 2, 2016
- related complaints
- 23
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the under hood fuel pump and fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BZ.
Recall number 16V646000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 23 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 16V646000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 16V646000, reported on September 7, 2016, covers about 28,249 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V646000?
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the under hood fuel pump and fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BZ.
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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