Nature of Defect:
1. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall Number:
08V157000
Dates Manufactured:
Jun 2001 to Jun 2005
Number of Vehicles Affected:
68240
Date Owners Notified On:
N/A
Vehicle: 2003 Audi A6
Defect Description: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 68,240 MY 2001-2004 AUDI A6 QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L, 2.8L, OR 3.0L ENGINES AND MY 2001-2005 ALLROAD QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L OR 4.2L ENGINES. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE ALUMINUM VENTILATION LINE TO THE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE NIPPLE. IF THIS HAPPENS, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT.
Consequence of Defect: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective Action: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE NIPPLE ON THE ROLLOVER VALVE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE OR REPAIR THE CRACKING AT THE NIPPLE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MAY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Nature of Defect:
2. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Recall Number:
07V375000
Dates Manufactured:
Aug 2002 to Apr 2003
Number of Vehicles Affected:
34358
Date Owners Notified On:
N/A
Vehicle: 2003 Audi A6
Defect Description: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.
Consequence of Defect: IF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE IS INTERRUPTED, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND THUS PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF CRASH.
Corrective Action: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 28, 20007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-222-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. THIS RECALL IS AN AMENDMENT TO A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V017).
Nature of Defect:
3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall Number:
06V198000
Dates Manufactured:
N/A to N/A
Number of Vehicles Affected:
70512
Date Owners Notified On:
N/A
Vehicle: 2003 Audi A6
Defect Description: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, CERTAIN CONNECTOR PINS IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR COME INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT. NOTE: VEHICLES WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT IN THESE VEHICLES CONTAINS A FUSE, WHICH PRECLUDES EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW IN THE CASE OF A SHORT CIRCUIT. AUDI S6 AND S6 AVANT VEHICLES ARE ALL EQUIPPED WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND, THEREFORE, ARE NOT LONGER AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL.
Consequence of Defect: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING OR FIRE.
Corrective Action: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS BY INSTALLING A JUMPER WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Nature of Defect:
4. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Recall Number:
06V017000
Dates Manufactured:
Sep 2002 to Mar 2003
Number of Vehicles Affected:
74000
Date Owners Notified On:
N/A
Vehicle: 2003 Audi A6
Defect Description: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2002 - MARCH 2003, EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.
Consequence of Defect: IF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE IS INTERRUPTED, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND THUS PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF CRASH.
Corrective Action: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-222-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Nature of Defect:
5. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Recall Number:
04V133000
Dates Manufactured:
Aug 1997 to Feb 2004
Number of Vehicles Affected:
172866
Date Owners Notified On:
N/A
Vehicle: 2003 Audi A6
Defect Description: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR.
Consequence of Defect: A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.
Corrective Action: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT). IN ADDITION, THE WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS THE FELT PROTECTOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD CARRIER WILL BE CHECKED, AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Nature of Defect:
6. INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSENGER RESTRAINTS:AIR BAG:FRONTAL
Recall Number:
02V275000
Dates Manufactured:
Aug 2002 to Aug 2002
Number of Vehicles Affected:
2
Date Owners Notified On:
N/A
Vehicle: 2003 Audi A6
Defect Description: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3-SPOKE SPORT STEERING WHEELS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE IGNITER FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ASSEMBLED.
Consequence of Defect: AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED IGNITER WILL NOT ACTIVATE THE AIR BAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
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