Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 99V-222 · 2000 Audi TT

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 99V-222 covers 52 2000 Audi TT for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 1999.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected521 model
ReportedAug 12, 1999Owners notified Aug 18, 1999
Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 99V222000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SMALL SECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION. IF DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK TO THE OUTSIDE.

The risk

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAUSE A FIRE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 18, 1999. 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 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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

Built from March 1, 1999 to May 31, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.