NHTSA Campaign 00V068000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC · Reported Mar 6, 2000 · 3,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A FUEL FEED LINE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE CAN PREMATURELY AGE AND SHRINK THROUGH EXPOSURE TO HIGH UNDER HOOD TEMPERATURE CAUSED BY THE TURBOCHARGER.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN FUEL SEEPAGE AT THE CONNECTION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL FEED LINE FROM THE FUEL FILTER TO THE ENGINE WITH A FUEL LINE OF SHRINKAGE-PROOF MATERIAL.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDI | S4 | 1992 | 3,000 |
| AUDI | S4 | 1993 | 3,000 |
| AUDI | S4 | 1994 | 3,000 |
| AUDI | S4 | 1995 | 3,000 |
| AUDI | S6 | 1992 | 3,000 |
| AUDI | S6 | 1993 | 3,000 |
| AUDI | S6 | 1994 | 3,000 |
| AUDI | S6 | 1995 | 3,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 00V068000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.