Audi R8 Spyder (2017-2018): Power train
Recall 18V639000 · Sep 17, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
1,916
vehicles affected
1,916
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V639000
- Date
- Sep 17, 2018
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,916
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe vehicles. Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high speed and maneuvering situations.
What can happen
If leaked transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J1.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V639000?
1 model: Audi R8 Spyder (2017-2018), about 1,916 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V639000?
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J1.
What can happen?
If leaked transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts, it can increase 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.