NHTSA recall 99V058000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: If the vehicle is refueled shortly after the engine is started, and is kept running while being refueled, the fuel vapor recovery system could produce sufficient back pressure to cause fuel to be ejected after a complete fill-up when the fuel pump nozzle is removed from the filler neck.
Why it matters: In the presence of an ignition source, fuel spray could result in fire or possible personal injury.
The fix: Vw is providing a new page for the owner's manual and also requesting owners to make an appointment with their dealers to have a label containing important refueling instructions installed inside of the fuel filler door. Dealers will also remove the tire pressure label and replace it with a new…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1998 Audi A6, 1999 Audi A6.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 99V058000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.