Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V267000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V267000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 5,992 affected units, FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 audi a6, model year 2002-2003 s6 and model year 2003 rs6 vehicles equipped with 4.2l engines and manufactured from june 19, 2001, through june 8, 2004. 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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reinforce the nipple on the rollover valve to prevent leakage or repair the cracking at the nipple. the recall is expected to begin during june 2011. owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V267000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2011-05-03T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel tank rollover valve
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 5,992

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 20L8/JY
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 audi a6, model year 2002-2003 s6 and model year 2003 rs6 vehicles equipped with 4.2l engines and manufactured from june 19, 2001, through june 8, 2004. 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.
Consequence Summary: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will reinforce the nipple on the rollover valve to prevent leakage or repair the cracking at the nipple. the recall is expected to begin during june 2011. owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-pj5a-4q8t-ijd7
NHTSA ID: 11V267000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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