Audi Recalls 2017-2018 R8 Vehicles Due to Transmission Fluid Leak Fire Risk
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and Coupe vehicles because transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose, creating a fire risk if it contacts hot engine parts.
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 risk of fire, which is a significant injury/property-damage hazard, meeting the criteria for a Severe (Score 4) classification under the NHTSA rubric.
Plain-English summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high-speed and maneuvering situations.
If the leaked transmission fluid comes into contact with hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire. The recall covers 1,916 vehicles in the United States.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- AUDI R8 SPYDER
- Brand
- AUDI
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Transmission
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,916
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 (1)
- R8 SPYDER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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