2007–2012 Audi Q7 Recall
Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
Issued · Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Affected model years
- 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Vehicles affected
- 143,214
- Report received
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flange, replacing any flanges that are cracked. If the flange is not cracked, dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20W9.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.