Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 97V-160 · 1998 Audi A6

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 97V-160 covers 31 1998 Audi A6 for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 1997.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected311 model

ReportedSep 19, 1997Owners notified Sep 19, 1997

Complaints since29Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 97V160000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PRE-ASSEMBLY OF THE FUEL TANKS, AN INCORRECT FILLER NECK WAS INSTALLED CAUSING THE FILLER NECK TO NOT "MATCH" THE FUEL CAP.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE AND IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FILLER NECKS.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 19, 1997.DEALERS HAVE BEEN ISSUED A STOP DELIVERY AND OWNERS OF VEHICLES ALREADY SOLD HAVE BEEN CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE.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 VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Audi A61998

Built from July 1, 1997 to July 31, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.