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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 SPYDER, R8 GT SPYDER
- Brand
- AUDI
- Manufacturer
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Category
- Vehicle — Fuel System
- 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 SPYDER
- R8 GT SPYDER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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