NHTSA Campaign 17E031000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Issued by Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. · Reported Jun 22, 2017 · 456,106 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. (Continental) is recalling certain fuel pump flanges sold for use in Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche vehicles. The flange may crack allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL | FUEL FLANGE | 456,106 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17E031000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.