Audi S6, S7 (2013-2014): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 13V450000 · Sep 23, 2013 · Volkswagen of America, Inc.
3,594
vehicles affected
3,594
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V450000
- Date
- Sep 23, 2013
- Maker
- Volkswagen of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,594
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2013-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V450000?
2 models: Audi S6 (2013-2014), Audi S7 (2013-2014), about 3,594 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V450000?
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.
What can happen?
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in 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.