Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 00V068000 · announced March 6, 2000 · filed by Volkswagen Of America,inc · 3,000 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FUEL FEED LINE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE CAN PREMATURELY AGE AND SHRINK THROUGH EXPOSURE TO HIGH UNDER HOOD TEMPERATURE CAUSED BY THE TURBOCHARGER.

The risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN FUEL SEEPAGE AT THE CONNECTION.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL FEED LINE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE WITH A FUEL LINE OF SHRINKAGE-PROOF MATERIAL.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1992 Audi S4
• 1993 Audi S4
• 1994 Audi S4
• 1995 Audi S4
• 1992 Audi S6
• 1993 Audi S6
• 1994 Audi S6
• 1995 Audi S6

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.