NHTSA recall 16V660000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi q5, and 2007-2012 Audi q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flange, replacing any flanges that are cracked. If the flange is not cracked, dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2007 Audi Q7
- 2008 Audi Q7
- 2009 Audi Q5
- 2009 Audi Q7
- 2010 Audi Q5
- 2010 Audi Q7
- 2011 Audi Q5
- 2011 Audi Q7
- 2012 Audi Q5
- 2012 Audi Q7
All model years NHTSA lists
2009 Audi Q5, 2010 Audi Q5, 2011 Audi Q5, 2012 Audi Q5, 2007 Audi Q7, 2008 Audi Q7, 2009 Audi Q7, 2010 Audi Q7, 2011 Audi Q7, 2012 Audi Q7.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V660000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.