NHTSA recall 11V267000
Fuel System, Other · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with 4.2L engines and manufactured from June 19, 2001, through June 8, 2004. 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.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.
The fix: 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 during June 2011.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2001 Audi A6, 2002 Audi A6, 2003 Audi A6, 2004 Audi A6, 2003 Audi Rs6, 2002 Audi S6, 2003 Audi S6.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 11V267000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.