Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V660000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V660000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2009-2012 audi q5, and 2007-2012 audi q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines Includes 143,214 affected units, Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2009-2012 audi q5, and 2007-2012 audi q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 audi q5, and 2007-2012 audi q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. the fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Corrective Action

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flange, replacing any flanges that are cracked. if the flange is not cracked, dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump. these repairs will be made free of charge. the recall began november 9, 2016. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 20w9.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V660000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-09-13T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel pump flange may crack causing fuel leak
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 143,214

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 20W9
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 audi q5, and 2007-2012 audi q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. the fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence Summary: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flange, replacing any flanges that are cracked. if the flange is not cracked, dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump. these repairs will be made free of charge. the recall began november 9, 2016. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 20w9.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 64.73

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NHTSA ID: 16V660000
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