Recall 11V267000: 2001–2004 Audi A6 and 2 other models

Report received

May 3, 2011

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america, inc

Potentially affected

5,992vehicles

Model years

2001–2004

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 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.

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.

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
• 2003 Audi RS643 complaints
• 2002 Audi S67 complaints
• 2003 Audi S62 complaints