NHTSA Recall 99V222000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 1999-08-12. An estimated 52 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAUSE A FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.
Manufacturer campaign number: KV
Notes
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).