NHTSA recall 16V-646 (16V646000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported September 7, 2016 - about 28,249 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V646000
- Also written as
- 16V-646
- Manufacturer number
- 24BZ
- Reported
- September 7, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~28,249
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel.
Why it is dangerous
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the under hood fuel pump and fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BZ.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-646 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.