AUDI A8 2018: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V035000

Make Model Year
AUDI A8 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-02-28 2019-01-16 2019-01-31

Production Dates: 2014-03-12 - 2017-06-18

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 24DP

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 74881

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Audi" is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.

Remedy

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.

Notes

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.