Recall 08V157000: Fuel Tank Rollover Valve Modification

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Audi/A6 2001-2004

Audi/Allroad Quattro 2001-2005

MANUFACTURER: Volkswagen of America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: April 04, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V157000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE08008

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 68240

SUMMARY:
Volkswagen is recalling 68,240 M/Y 2001-2004 Audi A6 Quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7L, 2.8L, or 3.0L engines and M/Y 2001-2005 AllRoad Quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7L or 4.2L engines. The aging of the plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve combined with bending stress from the aluminum ventilation line to the rollover valve nipple may lead to cracking of the nipple. If this happens, a fuel leak may result.

CONSEQUENCE:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will reinforce the nipple on the rollover valve to prevent leakage or repair the cracking at the nipple. The recall is expected to begin on or before May 30, 2008. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.

NOTES:
Customers may contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.