Audi A6, A7 (2012-2014): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 17V781000 · Dec 6, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
48,693
vehicles affected
48,693
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V781000
- Date
- Dec 6, 2017
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 48,693
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2012-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
What can happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AR.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V781000?
2 models: Audi A6 (2012-2014), Audi A7 (2012-2014), about 48,693 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V781000?
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AR.
What can happen?
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.