A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225571-audi-q5-2017-recall-fuel-system-gasoline · Recall date March 5, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V298000
“AUDI Q5 (2017) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline.” GovInfoNow, recall dated March 5, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225571-audi-q5-2017-recall-fuel-system-gasoline. Based on NHTSA recall 17V298000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V298000).
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V298000 — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. AUDI Q5 (2017) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline Hello, I own a AUDI Q5 (2017) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline that is covered by recall 17V298000 from Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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