2012 AUDI R8 RECALLS
2012 AUDI R8 Recall
Item Affected: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Date Announced: 08/01/2011
Description of Recall: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 AUDI R8 SPYDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 22, 2011. THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE MAY CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST THE HEAT SHIELD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMALL FUEL LEAK.
Conequence: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINE FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Notes: VOLKSWAGEN SAFETY RECALL NO. 20Q8/K1. OWNERS MAY ALSO 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 .
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Mileage: 19317
Color: Silver
Transmission: Manual 6-speed
Body Style: Coupe
City: Gulfport, MS
Engine Type: 5.2L V10
Mileage: 44117
Color: Black
Transmission: 6-speed Automatic With Auto-shift
Body Style: Convertible
City: Fuquay Varina, NC
Engine Type: 5.2L V10 40V GDI DOHC
Mileage: 27436
Color: Other
Transmission: 6-speed Automatic
Body Style: Coupe
City: Saint Louis, MO
Engine Type: 525 hp 5.2L V10
