1998-1999 Audi A6 recall: filler pipe and cap
Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on March 22, 1999. It covers about 27,964 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 27,964
- reported
- Mar 22, 1999
- owners notified
- Jun 8, 1999
- related complaints
- 74
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with quattro drive system which employs a fuel and fuel vapor leak detection system. If the vehicle is refueled shortly after the engine is started, and is kept running while being refueled, the fuel vapor recovery system could produce sufficient back pressure to cause fuel to be ejected after a complete fill-up when the fuel pump nozzle is removed from the filler neck.
- Risk
- In the presence of an ignition source, fuel spray could result in fire or possible personal injury.
- Remedy
- Vw is providing a new page for the owner's manual and also requesting owners to make an appointment with their dealers to have a label containing important refueling instructions installed inside of the fuel filler door. Dealers will also remove the tire pressure label and replace it with a new label affixed to the fender well at the right rear door.
Recall number 99V058000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 74 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 99V058000
Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Audi A6 filler pipe and cap?
Yes. Recall 99V058000, reported on March 22, 1999, covers about 27,964 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V058000?
Vw is providing a new page for the owner's manual and also requesting owners to make an appointment with their dealers to have a label containing important refueling instructions installed inside of the fuel filler door. Dealers will also remove the tire pressure label and replace it with a new label affixed to the fender well at the right rear door.
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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