February 12, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V076000
Damaged Fuel Tank May Cause Fuel Leak
A damaged fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V076
Manufacturer Volkswagen
Group of America, Inc.
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 8,572
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Audi TT Roadster Quattro and TT Coupe Quattro vehicles. In the event of a crash, the fuel tank may become damaged by the fuel tank heat shield bracket .
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cap on the fuel tank heat shield bracket, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 20BX.
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.
Check if your Audi has a Recall
Advance Notice – Safety Recall 20BX / Fuel Tank Heat Shield Bracket
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| Date: | February 27, 2020 | |||||||||||||||
| Issue: | In a frontal crash, the fuel tank could be damaged by a fuel tank heat shield bracket. Damage to the fuel tank may cause a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Repair: |
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| Affected Vehicles |
*Counts reflect overall population; some vehicles may have already been repaired. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes: | IMPORTANT REMINDER: 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. |
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Ensure all dealership personnel are aware of this notice so they are able to address customer questions. Contact Warranty if you require additional assistance. Direct press inquiries to Audi Public Relations.
Audi Customer Protection
20BX_DLR_ADV
Repair Available – Safety Recall 20BX / Fuel Tank Heat Shield Bracket
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| Date: | March 10, 2020 | |||||||||||||||
| Issue: | In a frontal crash, the fuel tank could be damaged by a fuel tank heat shield bracket. Damage to the fuel tank may cause a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Repair: |
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| Parts Allocation: | Dealers will be sent an initial allocation prior to customer notification. | |||||||||||||||
| Affected Vehicles |
*Counts reflect overall population; some vehicles may have already been repaired. 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.
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IMPORTANT REMINDER: 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.
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Ensure all dealership personnel are aware of this notice so they are able to address customer questions. Contact Warranty if you require additional assistance. Direct press inquiries to Audi Public Relations.
Audi Customer Protection
20BX_DLR_LAUNCH
Safety Recall
Code: 20BX
| Subject | Fuel Tank Heat Shield Bracket | ||||||||||||
| Release Date | March 11, 2020 | ||||||||||||
| Affected Vehicles |
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.
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| Problem Description | In a frontal crash, the fuel tank could be damaged by a fuel tank heat shield bracket. Damage to the fuel tank may cause a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a fire. | ||||||||||||
| Corrective Action | Install a protective cap on the fuel tank heat shield bracket. | ||||||||||||
| Code Visibility | On or about March 11, 2020, the campaign code will be applied to affected vehicles. | ||||||||||||
| Owner Notification | Owner notification will take place in March 2020. Owner letter examples are included in this bulletin for your reference.
Additional Information Please 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. |
Parts Information
| Parts Control Type: VIN to Order | If parts are needed to support a vehicle repair:
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| Initial Allocation: YES | Dealers will be sent an initial allocation prior to customer notification. If no initial allocation was received, please reference the Repair Projection Tool (below) to view your potential VIN population. |
| Repair Projection Tool: (right click to open) |
| Criteria | Quantity | Part Number | P.O.C. Part Description | Ordering Method | |
| 01 | 1 | 8S0-823-723-B | Edging | VIN to Order | |
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:
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| Service Number | 20BX | |||||||||||||||
| Damage Code | 0099 | |||||||||||||||
| Parts Vendor Code | 002 | |||||||||||||||
| Claim Type | Sold vehicle: 7 10
Unsold vehicle: 7 90 | |||||||||||||||
| Causal Indicator | Mark Edging* as causal part | |||||||||||||||
| Vehicle Wash/Loaner | Do not claim wash/loaner under this action | |||||||||||||||
| Criteria I.D. | 01 | |||||||||||||||
| Install rubber bumper “edging” onto bracket on left rear frame | ||||||||||||||||
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Customer Letter Example (USA)
<MONTH YEAR>
<CUSTOMER NAME>
<CUSTOMER ADDRESS>
<CUSTOMER CITY STATE ZIPCODE>
This notice applies to your vehicle: <MODEL YEAR> <BRAND> <CARLINE>, <VIN>
NHTSA: 20V076
Subject: Safety Recall 20BX – Fuel Tank Heat Shield Bracket
Dear Audi Owner,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Audi has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2016-2019 Audi TT Roadster quattro and TT Coupe quattro vehicles. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle affected by this action.
| What is the issue? | In a frontal crash, the fuel tank could be damaged by a fuel tank heat shield bracket. Damage to the fuel tank may cause a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a fire. |
| What will we do? | To correct this defect, your authorized Audi dealer will install a protective cap on the fuel tank heat shield bracket. This work will take about an hour 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 Audi 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. |
| 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. |
| Can we assist you further? | If your authorized Audi dealer fails or is unable to complete this work free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact Audi Customer Experience at 1-800-253-2834 or via our “Contact Us” page at www.audiusa.com. |
| Checking your vehicle for open Recalls and Service Campaigns | To check your vehicle’s eligibility for repair under this or any other recall/service campaign, please visit the Recall/Service Campaign Lookup tool at www.audiusa.com and enter your 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,
Audi Customer Protection
Customer Letter Example (Canada)
<MONTH YEAR>
<CUSTOMER NAME>
<CUSTOMER ADDRESS>
<CUSTOMER CITY STATE ZIPCODE>
This notice applies to your vehicle: <MODEL YEAR> <BRAND> <CARLINE>, <VIN>
Transport Canada Recall: 2020-053
Subject: Safety Recall 20BX – Fuel Tank Heat Shield Bracket
Dear Audi Owner,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle affected by this action.
| What is the issue? | In a frontal crash, the fuel tank could be damaged by a fuel tank heat shield bracket. Damage to the fuel tank may cause a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a fire. |
| What will we do? | To correct this defect, your authorized Audi dealer will install a protective cap on the fuel tank heat shield bracket. This work will take about an hour 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 Audi dealer without delay to schedule this recall repair. |
| Lease vehicles and address changes | If you are the lessor and registered owner of the vehicle identified in this letter, you shall forward this letter (and any subsequent notice, if applicable) to the lessee within ten (10) days of receipt. If you have changed your address or sold the vehicle identified in this letter, please fill out the enclosed prepaid Owner Reply Card and mail it to us so we can update our records. |
| Can we assist you further? | If your authorized Audi dealer fails or is unable to complete this work free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact Audi Customer Relations Monday through Friday from 8AM to 8PM EST at 1-800-822-2834 or via our “Contact Audi 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,
Audi Customer Protection
Repair Overview
- Install rubber bumper “edging” <1> onto bracket located on the left rear frame.
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Repair Instruction
Section A – Check for Previous Repair
- Enter the VIN in Elsa and proceed to the “Campaign/Action” screen.
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| On the date of repair, print this screen and keep a copy with the repair order. |
- Confirm the Campaign/Action is open <arrow 1>. If the status is closed, no further work is required.
- Note the Applicable Criteria ID <arrow 2> for use in determining the correct work to be done and corresponding parts associated.
Proceed to Section B
Section B – Repair Procedure
- Raise vehicle and remove left rear wheel.
- Locate bracket <1> located on the frame.
- Install protective bumper “edging” <1> onto the bracket as shown.
- The bumper must be fully seated onto the bracket.
- If the bumper’s “grip” is too loose, it must be adjusted by pressing together in direction of <arrows>. o Spraying the bumper with soapy water will aid in installation.
- Reinstall left rear wheel and torque lug bolts to 120 Nm.
Proceed to Section C.
Section C – Campaign Completion Stamp
- Once the campaign has been completed, the technician should stamp the repair order.
- Stamps are available for ordering through the Compliance Label Ordering Portal.
Item#: AUD4927ENG
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Item # AUD4927FRE
4 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| AUDI | TT | 2016-2019 |
11 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-20V076-9285.PDF 215.436KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-20V076-6400.pdf 196.055KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20V076-9613.pdf 250.375KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V076-4065.pdf 697.277KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Audi Dealer Launch Notice
RCMN-20V076-7707.pdf 199.374KB
Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-20V076-4203.pdf 134.675KB
Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-20V076-0784.pdf 158.182KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-1
RCLQRT-20V076-1328.PDF 211.143KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-2
RCLQRT-20V076-3816.PDF 211.249KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2020-3
RCLQRT-20V076-8135.PDF 211.449KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2020-4
RCLQRT-20V076-8936.PDF 211.449KB
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