The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V390000·Announced 2011-08-01

Audi Recalls R8 Spyder Vehicles Due to Fuel Line Fire Risk

Volkswagen of America is recalling 2011-2012 Audi R8 Spyder vehicles because a fuel supply line may rub against a heat shield, causing a leak that could lead to a fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that could lead to a vehicle fire, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage risk under the rubric for vehicle recalls.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi R8 Spyder vehicles manufactured between May 18, 2010, and June 22, 2011. The recall involves 920 vehicles, specifically the R8 GT Spyder (2012) and R8 Spyder (2011).

The fuel supply line in these vehicles may contact and rub against the heat shield in the engine compartment. This friction can lead to a small fuel leak. If a fuel leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, it could result in a vehicle fire.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI R8 GT SPYDER, R8 SPYDER
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
920

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • R8 GT SPYDER
  • R8 SPYDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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