NHTSA recall 18V818000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi q7 and 2009-2012 Audi q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660. These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until replacement remedy parts became available.
Why it matters: The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange and install butyl tape, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018.
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 18V818000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.