2002 Audi A6 Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2002 Audi A6. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 11V267000May 3, 20115,992 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Audi A6 2001–2004, S6 2002–2003, RS6 2003

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: 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 is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

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• 08V157000Apr 8, 200868,240 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Audi A6 2001–2004, Allroad 2001–2005

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 06V198000Jun 5, 200670,512 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system
  Covers: Audi A6 1998–2004, Allroad 2001–2005

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with halogen low beam headlights, certain connector pins in the headlight switch connector come into contact with each other causing a short circuit. Note: vehicles with xenon low beam headlights are not affected because the circuit in these vehicles contains a fuse, which precludes excessive current flow in the case of a short circuit. Audi s6 and s6 avant vehicles are all…

  Possible consequence: This condition could lead to overheating or fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will reroute the wiring harness by installing a jumper wiring harness. The recall began on december 16, 2006. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

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• 04V133000Mar 18, 2004172,866 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system
  Covers: Audi A6 1998–2004, S6 1998–2004, Allroad 2001–2004 +1 more

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, if a driver's knees push against the knee bolster (crash element) located under the dashboard, it can contact the headlight switch wiring harness, and an electrical short could occur.

  Possible consequence: A fire could originate in the left dashboard area.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a protective covering on the knee bolster (crash element). In addition, the wiring harness as well as the felt protector on the left side of the dashboard carrier will be checked, and replaced if necessary. The recall began on july 26, 2004. Owners should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE08008FUEL TANK LEAKClosed · Jan 31, 2008

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