AUDI Q7 2013: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V298000

Make Model Year
AUDI Q7 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-07-03 2017-05-03 2017-05-05

Production Dates: 2012-05-16 - 2015-07-10

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20Z8

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 240487

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.

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.