Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 13V-450 · Audi vehicles
Volkswagen of America, Inc. recall 13V-450 covers 3,594 Audi vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on September 23, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V450000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.