NHTSA recall 13V-450 (13V450000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported September 23, 2013 - about 3,594 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V450000
- Also written as
- 13V-450
- Manufacturer number
- 20U6/L8
- Reported
- September 23, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,594
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi S6 and S7 vehicles equipped with 4.0L engines. Due to manufacturing tolerance issues, a fuel line may leak fuel.
Why it is dangerous
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The safety recall is planned to begin in late October 2013. Owners may contact Audi of America at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this campaign is 20U6/L8.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-450 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.