Recall 16V660000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Report Date
20160913
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Affected Vehicles
10 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2007 AUDI Q7
2008 AUDI Q7
2009 AUDI Q5
2009 AUDI Q7
2010 AUDI Q5
2010 AUDI Q7
2011 AUDI Q5
2011 AUDI Q7
2012 AUDI Q5
2012 AUDI Q7

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.