AUDI R8 2018: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V639000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | R8 | 2018 |
| 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
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.
If leaked transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
