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.