Continental Automotive Systems (Continental) is recalling certain fuel pump flanges sold for use in Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche vehicles. The flange may crack allowing fuel to leak.
Continental Automotive Systems – Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak
| Report Received Date | 06/22/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17E031000 |
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | Continental will notify the vehicle and tank component manufacturers that purchased similar fuel pump flanges. Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche are already conducting recall campaigns to address the affected cracking fuel pump flanges. Owners may contact Continental at 1-248-393-5300. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 456106 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17E031000) |
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