NHTSA recall 00V-068 (00V068000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported March 6, 2000 - about 3,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V068000
Also written as: 00V-068
Manufacturer number: KY
Reported: March 6, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~3,000
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FUEL FEED LINE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE CAN PREMATURELY AGE AND SHRINK THROUGH EXPOSURE TO HIGH UNDER HOOD TEMPERATURE CAUSED BY THE TURBOCHARGER.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAN RESULT IN FUEL SEEPAGE AT THE CONNECTION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL FEED LINE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE WITH A FUEL LINE OF SHRINKAGE-PROOF MATERIAL.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-068 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Audi S4 - 1993

Audi S6 - 1995

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.