Volkswagen Group of America (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.
Volkswagen Group of America – Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak
| Report Received Date | 09/13/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V660000 |
| Consequence Summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 20W9 |
| Potentially Affected | 143214 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V660000) |
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