Recall 17E031000: Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA recall 17E031000 · announced June 22, 2017 · Continental · 456,106 units affected

The problem

Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. (Continental) is recalling certain fuel pump flanges sold for use in Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche vehicles. The flange may crack allowing fuel to leak.

The risk

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Continental will notify the vehicle and tank component manufacturers that purchased similar fuel pump flanges. Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche are already conducting recall campaigns to address the affected cracking fuel pump flanges. Owners may contact Continental at 1-248-393-5300.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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