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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V019
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 26,008

A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Audi of America, Inc.

Date:	January 20, 2015
To:	Audi Dealer Principal, Service Manager, and Parts Manager
From:	Audi Product Compliance
Subject:	Upcoming Safety Recall 24AP – Fuel Injection System Leak Certain 2011-2013 Model Year Audi S4, S5, A6, A7 and Q7 with 3.0L TFSI Engine

Dear Audi Dealer Principal, Service Manager, and Parts Manager:

We would like to inform you of an upcoming safety recall. Please refer to the attached Campaign Data Sheet for additional information.

As a reminder, federal regulations require information on upcoming/pending recalls to be displayed in the audiusa.com and NHTSA VIN search tools. Because parts are not yet available to begin recall repairs, vehicles affected by safety recall code 24AP will show in these VIN search tools and in Elsa as “Repair Not Yet Available.”

Important Reminder on Vehicles Affected by Safety and Compliance Recalls By law, dealers must correct, prior to delivery for sale or lease, any vehicle that fails to comply with an applicable Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or that contains a defect relating to motor vehicle safety.

If you have any questions or require additional assistance, please contact Warranty. As always, any press inquiries should be directed to Audi Public Relations.

Audi Customer Protection

Attachment: Campaign Data Sheet (1)

CAMPAIGN DATA SHEET

CAMPAIGN TYPE		Safety Recall
SAGA CODE		24AP
MARKET(S)		United States and Canada
AFFECTED VEHICLES		Certain 2011-2013 Model Year Audi S4, S5, A6, A7 and Q7 with 3.0L TFSI Engine
TOPIC		Fuel Injection System Leak
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION		Due to a combination of production tolerance issues and vehicle vibration during dynamic driving, it is possible that, in rare cases, a fuel leak may occur in the vehicle’s fuel injection system. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire. Additionally, some vehicles may benefit from having the thermostat and/or the crankcase pressure valve updated. Repairs to these other components are not related to the safety recall, but can be easily performed at the same time as recall repair.
CORRECTIVE ACTION		To correct the safety defect, dealers will replace both fuel rails and the fuel injector seals. Additionally, some vehicles may also have the thermostat and/or the crankcase pressure valve updated. This work is not related to the safety recall, but can easily be performed at the same time as the recall repair.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION DATE		Anticipated March 2015
ELSA VISIBILITY DATE		REPAIR NOT YET AVAILABLE – On or about January 21, 2015 As a reminder, federal regulations require information on upcoming/pending recalls to be displayed in the audiusa.com and NHTSA VIN search tools. Because parts are not yet available to begin recall repairs, vehicles affected by safety recall code 24AP will show in these VIN search tools and in Elsa as “Repair Not Yet Available.”
AIM VISIBILITY DATE		REPAIR NOT YET AVAILABLE – On or about January 21, 2015
VEHICLE COUNT	TOTAL AFFECTED	USA: 25,807 CANADA: 3,174
	DEALER INVENTORY	USA: 0 CANADA: 0
	CPO INVENTORY	USA: 394 CANADA: 33
APPROXIMATE REPAIR TIME		Up to 500 TU
SPECIAL TOOLS NEEDED?		TBD – SEE CAMPAIGN WORK PROCEDURE WHEN AVAILABLE
PARTS REQUIRED		TBD – SEE CAMPAIGN WORK PROCEDURE WHEN AVAILABLE
INITIAL PARTS ALLOCATION DATE		TBD
EXPIRATION DATE		NONE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Voluntary Safety Recall 24AP

SUMMARY Campaign Code: 24AP

Affected Vehicles: Certain 2011-2013 Model Year Audi S4, S5, A6, A7 and Q7 with 3.0L TFSI Engine

Problem Description: Due to a combination of production tolerance issues and vehicle vibration during dynamic driving, it is possible that, in rare cases, a fuel leak may occur in the vehicle’s fuel injection system. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

Additionally, some vehicles may benefit from having the thermostat and/or the crankcase pressure valve updated. Repairs to these other components are not related to the safety recall, but can be easily performed at the same time as recall repair.

Corrective Action: To correct the safety defect, dealers will replace both fuel rails and the fuel injector seals. Additionally, some vehicles may also have the thermostat and/or the crankcase pressure valve updated. This work is not related to the safety recall, but can easily be performed at the same time as the recall repair.

Some vehicles may have more than one criteria applicable. Check ElsaWeb to ensure that all applicable criteria are performed/claimed.

FOR RECALLS: By law, dealers must correct, prior to delivery for sale or lease, any vehicle that fails to comply with an applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or that contains a defect relating to motor vehicle safety.

What are the counts by model and model year for this recall?

The counts for this recall can be found in the charts below:

		Canada
	2011	2012	2013	Grand Total
A6		672		672
A7		666		666
Q7	66	742		808
S4	93	825		918
S5	13	97		110
Total	172	3002	0	3174

USA
	2011	2012	2013	Grand Total
A6		9465		9465
A7		6891	1	6892
Q7	732	3484		4216
S4	262	3767		4029
S5	66	1139		1205
Total	1060	24746	1	25807

What does the driver experience with this issue?

This issue causes a fuel leak in the engine compartment. Customers with this condition may notice a fuel smell in their vehicle. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

No accidents or injuries related to this issue have been reported.

Can I continue to drive my vehicle until it is repaired?

As with any safety recall, it’s important to have an affected vehicle repaired by an authorized Audi dealer without delay.

Affected vehicles can continue to be driven as usual, but if you can smell fuel in the vehicle proceed immediately to the nearest authorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop if you believe that it is safe to do so in order to have the fuel system on the vehicle inspected.

Are there any precautions that customers should take prior to having this campaign performed?

As with any safety recall, it’s important to have an affected vehicle repaired by an authorized Audi dealer without delay. In the interim, if you can smell fuel in the vehicle proceed immediately to the nearest authorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop if you believe that it is safe to do so in order to have the fuel system on the vehicle inspected.

Is a loaner vehicle or towing assistance being covered under this action?

In the event the request for a loaner vehicle or towing assistance is made, please follow existing alternate transportation/towing assistance guidelines to assist the customer. Charges for either service cannot be billed against this campaign but must be handled separate from the campaign.

What should dealers do if they have any affected vehicles in inventory?

Dealers can use their most current AIM report to identify any affected vehicles that may be in their inventory. In the interest of customer safety and satisfaction, affected vehicles should be kept in a secure area where they cannot be made available for sale, lease, trade or demo use until this repair has been performed.

Who should dealers contact if they have additional questions?

Dealers with additional questions about this or any other campaign should contact Warranty. Press inquiries should be directed to Audi Public Relations.

How should customers seeking reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses be addressed?

Customers seeking reimbursement under this action should refer to the reimbursement instructions that will be included with their notification letter for information on what is required in order to request reimbursement. Reimbursement will come directly from Audi, and is not something that a dealership would address. Customers can also contact Audi Customer Experience/Relations directly with any questions they may have regarding reimbursement.

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