2001 AUDI A8 Recall 42418 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	01V259000
Make:	Audi
Model:	A8
Year:	2001
Component:	Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Manufacturers Involved:	Volkswagen of america,inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	02/01/2000
End Date Of Manufacturing:	07/31/2000
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	600
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	03/21/2002
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Date Report Received By ODI:	08/15/2001
Date Added To File:	08/27/2001
Defect Summary:	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a fuel and vapor leak detection system. a "blind cover" at the filler neck of the fuel tank may not seal properly allowing fuel vapor to escape.
Consequence Summary:	Should this happen, the fuel tank pressure will be reduced, which will activate the leak detection system and alert the driver of a system's fault indicated by an instrument panel light.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will replace the fuel filler neck/expansion tank assembly. owner notification began march 21, 2002. 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 1-866-892-2834.
Further Notes:	Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2001 Audi A8 Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap Recall