Recall 13V450000: 2013–2014 Audi S6, 2013–2014 Audi S7
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 23, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 3,594
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi S6 and S7 vehicles equipped with 4.0L engines. Due to manufacturing tolerance issues, a fuel line may leak fuel.
The risk
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The safety recall is planned to begin in late October 2013. Owners may contact Audi of America at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this campaign is 20U6/L8.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Audi S6
- 2014 Audi S6
- 2013 Audi S7
- 2014 Audi S7
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V450000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20U6/L8
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Oct 21, 2013
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology