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2011-12 Audi R8 Spyder recalled for over fuel leak

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2011-12 Audi R8 Spyder recalled for over fuel leak

NHTSA Report Below:

Make: AUDI
Model: R8 SPYDER
Model Year: 2011
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Mfr's Report Date: AUG 01, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V390000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Summary

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 AUDI R8 SPYDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 22, 2011. THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE MAY CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST THE HEAT SHIELD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMALL FUEL LEAK.

Consequence

A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINE FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Notes

VOLKSWAGEN SAFETY RECALL NO. 20Q8/K1. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

Source [Autoblog via NHTSA]
 
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