Recall campaign97V160000
Recall 97V160000: 1998 Audi A6
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
- Report received
- Sep 19, 1997
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of america,inc
- Potentially affected
- 31vehicles
- Model years
- 1998
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
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. During pre-assembly of the fuel tanks, an incorrect filler neck was installed causing the filler neck to not "match" the fuel cap.
Possible consequence
This condition could allow fuel to escape and if an ignition source was present, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace these filler necks.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1998 Audi A6130 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.