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

NHTSA recall 17V781000 · announced December 6, 2017 · filed by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · 48,693 units affected

The problem

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.

The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

What to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AR.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2012 Audi A6
• 2013 Audi A6
• 2014 Audi A6
• 2012 Audi A7
• 2013 Audi A7
• 2014 Audi A7

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