Safety Recall 24DP / Fuel Rails – 2016-2018 Audi Q7, A6 and A7 & 2015-2018 Audi A8

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January 16, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V035000

Improperly Welded Fuel Rails May Leak Fuel

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V035

Manufacturer VolkswageneBay Group of America, Inc.

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 74,881

 

Summary

VolkswageneBay Group of America, Inc. (AudieBay) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 AudieBay A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.

 

Remedy

AudieBay has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact AudieBay customer service at 1-800-253-2834. AudieBay’s number for this recall is 24DP.

 

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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Safety Recall
Code: 24DP


SubjectFuel Rails
Release DateFebruary 19, 2019
Affected VehiclesUSA

  • 2015-2018 MY AudieBay A8
  • 2016-2018 MY AudieBay A7
  • 2016-2018 MY AudieBay A6 Sedan
  • 2017-2018 MY AudieBay Q7

CANADA

  • 2015-2017 MY AudieBay A8
  • 2016-2017 MY AudieBay A7
  • 2016-2017 MY AudieBay A6 Sedan
  • 2017-2018 MY AudieBay Q7

Check Campaigns/Actions screen in Elsa on the day of repair to verify that a VIN qualifies for repair under this action.  Elsa is the only valid campaign inquiry & verification source. 

  • Campaign status must show “open.”
  • If Elsa shows other open action(s), inform your customer so that the work can also be completed at the same time the vehicle is in the workshop for this campaign.
Problem DescriptionOn certain vehicles, a small amount of fuel may leak from one or both fuel rails. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Corrective ActionReplace the fuel rails.
PrecautionsCustomers who notice a fuel odor in the vehicle are advised to contact an authorized AudieBay dealer without delay and arrange to have the vehicle inspected.
Parts InformationParts will be allocated prior to owner notification. If allocated parts have been used and your dealership is at the weekly Upper Order Limit, please submit the backordered sales document number to upperorderlimits@audieBay.com to have additional parts released.
Code VisibilityOn or about February 19, 2019, affected vehicles will be listed on the Inventory Vehicle Open Campaign Action report under My Dealership Reports (found on www.accessaudi.com & OMD Web). A list will not be posted for dealers who do not have any affected vehicles.

On or about February 19, 2019, this campaign code will show open on affected vehicles in Elsa.   On or about February 19, 2019, affected vehicles will be identified with this campaign code in the VIN Lookup tool at www.audiusa.com and on the NHTSA VIN lookup tool at www.safercar.gov.

Owner  NotificationOwner notification will take place in February 2019. Owner letter examples are included in this bulletin for your reference.
Additional InformationPlease alert everyone in your dealership about this action, including Sales, Service, Parts and Accounting personnel.  Contact Warranty if you have any questions.

IMPORTANT REMINDER ON VEHICLES AFFECTED BY SAFETY & COMPLIANCE RECALLS

New Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: It is a violation of federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by this notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. 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.

Pre-Owned Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: Dealers should not deliver any pre-owned vehicles in their inventory which are involved in a safety or compliance recall until the defect has been remedied.

Dealers must ensure that every affected inventory vehicle has this campaign completed before delivery to consumers.

Claim Entry Instructions

The labor times listed here may differ from the labor operations and labor times listed in ELSA.

After campaign has been completed, enter claim as soon as possible to help prevent work from being duplicated elsewhere. Attach the Elsa screen print showing action open on the day of repair to the repair order.

If customer refused campaign work:

  • U.S. dealers: Submit the request through AudieBay Warranty Online under the Campaigns/Update option.
  • Canada dealers: Upload the repair order [signed by customer] to Audi WIN/Operations/Campaign Closure.
Service Number 24DP
Damage Code 0099
Parts Vendor Code 002
Claim Type Sold vehicle: 7 10

Unsold vehicle: 7 90

Causal Indicator Mark Fuel rail repair kit as causal part*
Vehicle Wash/Loaner Do not claim wash/loaner under this action
Criteria I.D. 4H
 Replace fuel rails.

Labor operation: 2441 20 99 230 T.U.

 

Quantity Part Number Description
1.00 06E198201B Fuel rail repair kit*
6.00 06E998906 Injector seal kit
Up to 5.00 (500 ml) G 013A8JS0 Coolant

 

Criteria I.D. 4G
Replace fuel rails.

Labor operation: 2441 21 99 250 T.U.

 

Quantity Part Number Description
1.00 06E198201B Fuel rail repair kit*
6.00 06E998906 Injector seal kit
Up to 5.00 (500 ml) G 013A8JS0 Coolant

 

Criteria I.D. 4M
Replace fuel rails.

Labor operation: 2441 22 99 270 T.U.

 

Quantity Part Number Description
1.00 06E198201B Fuel rail repair kit*
6.00 06E998906 Injector seal kit
Up to 5.00 (500 ml) G 013A8JS0 Coolant

 

 


Customer Letter Example (USA)

 

<MONTH YEAR>

 

<CUSTOMER NAME>
<CUSTOMER ADDRESS>
<CUSTOMER CITY STATE ZIPCODE>

This notice applies to your vehicle:  <VIN>

NHTSA: 19V035

Subject: Safety Recall 24DP – Fuel Rails

Certain 2015-2018 Model Year AudieBay Vehicles

 

Dear AudieBay Owner,

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. AudieBay has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2015-2018 model year AudieBay A8, 2016-2018 model year AudieBay A7 & AudieBay A6 Sedan and 2017-2018 model year AudieBay Q7 vehicles. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle affected by this action.

What is the issue?On certain vehicles, a small amount of fuel may leak from one or both fuel rails. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
What will we do? To correct this defect, your authorized AudieBay dealer will replace the fuel rails.  This work will take about three hours to complete and will be performed for you free of charge. Please keep in mind that your dealer may need additional time for the preparation of the repair, as well as to accommodate their daily workshop schedule.
What should you do? Please contact your authorized AudieBay dealer without delay to schedule this recall repair. For your convenience, you can also visit www.audiusa.com and click on the “Find a Dealer” link to locate a dealer near you and schedule this service.
Precautions you should takeCustomers who notice a fuel odor in the vehicle are advised to contact an authorized AudieBay dealer without delay and arrange to have the vehicle inspected.
Lease vehicles and address changes If you are the lessor and registered owner of the vehicle identified in this action, the law requires you to forward this letter immediately via first-class mail to the lessee within ten (10) days of receipt. If you have changed your address or sold the vehicle, please fill out the enclosed prepaid Owner Reply card and mail it to us so we can update our records.
Reimbursement of Expenses If you have previously paid for repairs relating to the condition described in this letter, the enclosed form explains how to request reimbursement. We would be pleased to review your reimbursement request.
Can we assist you further? If your authorized AudieBay dealer fails or is unable to complete this work free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact AudieBay Customer Experience at 1-800-253-2834 or via our “Contact Us” page at www.audiusa.com.
Checking your vehicle To check your vehicle’s eligibility for repair under this or any other recall/service campaign, for open Recalls and please visit the Recall/Service Campaign Lookup tool at www.audiusa.com and enter your Service Campaigns  Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

 

If you still cannot obtain satisfaction, you may file a complaint with:  The Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov.

We apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause; however we are taking this action to help ensure your safety and continued satisfaction with your vehicle.   

Sincerely,

AudieBay Customer Protection


Customer Letter Example  (CANADA)

 

<MONTH YEAR>

 

<CUSTOMER NAME>
<CUSTOMER ADDRESS>
<CUSTOMER CITY STATE ZIPCODE>

This notice applies to your vehicle:  <VIN>

Subject: Safety Recall 24DP – Fuel Rails

Certain 2015-2018 Model Year AudieBay Vehicles

 

Dear AudieBay Owner,

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. AudieBay has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2015-2017 model year AudieBay A8, 2016-2017 model year AudieBay A7 & AudieBay A6 Sedan, and 2017-2018 model year AudieBay Q7 vehicles. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle affected by this action.

What is the issue?On certain vehicles, a small amount of fuel may leak from one or both fuel rails. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
What will we do?To correct this defect, your authorized AudieBay dealer will replace the fuel rails.  This work will take about three hours to complete and will be performed for you free of charge. Please keep in mind that your dealer may need additional time for the preparation of the repair, as well as to accommodate their daily workshop schedule.
What should you do?Please contact your authorized AudieBay dealer without delay to schedule this recall repair.
Precautions you should takeCustomers who notice a fuel odor in the vehicle are advised to contact an authorized AudieBay dealer without delay and arrange to have the vehicle inspected.
Lease vehicles and address changes If you are the lessor and registered owner of the vehicle identified in this action, the law requires you to forward this letter immediately via first-class mail to the lessee within ten (10) days of receipt. If you have changed your address or sold the vehicle, please fill out the enclosed prepaid Owner Reply card and mail it to us so we can update our records.
Reimbursement of Expenses If you have previously paid for repairs relating to the condition described in this letter, the enclosed form explains how to request reimbursement. We would be pleased to review your reimbursement request.
Can we assist you further? If your authorized AudieBay dealer fails or is unable to complete this work free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact AudieBay Customer Relations Monday through Friday from 8AM to 8PM EST at 1-800-822-2834 or via our “Contact AudieBay Canada” page at www.audi.ca.

 

We apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause; however we are taking this action to help ensure your safety and continued satisfaction with your vehicle.   

 

Sincerely,

AudieBay Customer Protection



13 Affected Products

Vehicles

AUDIA62016-2018
AUDIA72016-2018
AUDIA82015-2018
AUDIQ72016-2018

 


10 Associated Documents

ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-19V035-1434.pdf 75.927KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – PRI

RCONL-19V035-8195.pdf 94.295KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V035-8651.pdf 1878.891KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Date: January 31, 2019 Advance Notice – Safety Recall 24DP / Fuel Rails

RCMN-19V035-4112.pdf 26.625KB

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Recall 573 Report

RCLRPT-19V035-5689.PDF 217.562KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Date: February 18, 2019 Repair Available – Safety Recall 24DP / Fuel Rails

RCMN-19V035-6444.pdf 27.058KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19V035-6926.pdf 245.01KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1

RCLQRT-19V035-6872.PDF 211.156KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2

RCLQRT-19V035-8293.PDF 211.257KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3

RCLQRT-19V035-5016.PDF 211.344KB

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