AUDI R8 SPYDER 2017: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V639000

Make Model Year
AUDI R8 SPYDER 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-10-18 2018-09-17 2018-09-24

Production Dates: 2015-12-07 - 2017-11-17

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 34J1

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1916

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe vehicles. Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high speed and maneuvering situations.

Consequence

If leaked transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J1.

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.