Recall 08V157000: 2001–2005 Audi Allroad and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 8, 2008

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america, inc

Potentially affected

68,240vehicles

Model years

2001–2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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 result.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Audi A6113 complaints
• 2002 Audi A688 complaints
• 2003 Audi A666 complaints
• 2004 Audi A635 complaints
• 2001 Audi Allroad17 complaints
• 2002 Audi Allroad8 complaints
• 2003 Audi Allroad14 complaints
• 2004 Audi Allroad15 complaints
• 2005 Audi Allroad3 complaints