Audi A6 Avant 2001
Model A6 Avant made in 2001 by Audi got 4 consumer complains, 4 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and wheels. The car had some investigations: fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other. There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 2001
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V198000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 08/01/1997 to 06/30/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 70512 | 12/16/2006 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 06/05/2006 | 06/07/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with halogen low beam headlights, certain connector pins in the headlight switch connector come into contact with each other causing a short circuit. note: vehicles with xenon low beam headlights are not affected because the circuit in these vehicles contains a fuse, which precludes excessive current flow in the case of a short circuit. audi s6 and s6 avant vehicles are all equipped with xenon low beam headlights and, therefore, are not longer affected by this recall. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could lead to overheating or fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reroute the wiring harness by installing a jumper wiring harness. the recall began on december 16, 2006. owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volkswagen (audi) recall no. jn.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 20036582 | 02/26/2007 | 10022142 | Loses power or will not move after stop. *kb | 07/06/2007 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 20056243 | 02/26/2007 | 10022141 | Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb | 07/06/2007 | |
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||||
| TSB-44-08-14 | 11/19/2008 | 10027923 | Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. all audi models included. *pe | 02/20/2009 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| PE08008 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/31/2008 | 05/30/2008 | FUEL TANK LEAK | 08V157000 | |
| Volkswagen (vw) is recalling certain vw passat 4motion and audi a6 quattro and allroad quattro all-wheel drive passenger cars.vw vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from november 22, 2000 through may 31, 2005 and audi vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from june 2, 2001 to june 1, 2005.the nhtsa recall number for the vw vehicles is 08v-156 (vw also is correcting defects related to heat shield and fuel line hazards for these vehicles and for 1999-2000 passats in this recall action.)the nhtsa recall number for the audi vehicles is 08v-157.since 2006, odi has received 17 complaints of fuel leaking from the subject vehicles' fuel tanks.the 400 complaints shown above may include duplicate reports to odi and the manufacturer. while the consequence (fuel leaks from the top of the tank) is similar for both the passat and audi subject vehicles, differences in design and construction require a different remedy for each vehicle.on the passats, the ventilation line could have been installed improperly with tension and with an incorrectly positioned cable tie.the tension could cause cracked or broken nipples on the fuel tank rollover valve.on the audi vehicles, a material change (effective june 2, 2001) with different aging characteristics used for the rollover valve and the use of an inflexible aluminum ventilation line could cause cracking of the nipple on the rollover valve.vw is recalling all vehicles subject to these defects.it will inspect passats to ensure that the vent line is tension free and correct the installation if tension is found.if a crack or fuel leak is found, vw will replace the fuel tank.audi will repair all subject vehicles by reinforcing the fuel tank rollover valve with an epoxy adhesive.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| PE08008 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/31/2008 | 05/30/2008 | FUEL TANK LEAK | 08V156000 | |
| Volkswagen (vw) is recalling certain vw passat 4motion and audi a6 quattro and allroad quattro all-wheel drive passenger cars.vw vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from november 22, 2000 through may 31, 2005 and audi vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from june 2, 2001 to june 1, 2005.the nhtsa recall number for the vw vehicles is 08v-156 (vw also is correcting defects related to heat shield and fuel line hazards for these vehicles and for 1999-2000 passats in this recall action.)the nhtsa recall number for the audi vehicles is 08v-157.since 2006, odi has received 17 complaints of fuel leaking from the subject vehicles' fuel tanks.the 400 complaints shown above may include duplicate reports to odi and the manufacturer. while the consequence (fuel leaks from the top of the tank) is similar for both the passat and audi subject vehicles, differences in design and construction require a different remedy for each vehicle.on the passats, the ventilation line could have been installed improperly with tension and with an incorrectly positioned cable tie.the tension could cause cracked or broken nipples on the fuel tank rollover valve.on the audi vehicles, a material change (effective june 2, 2001) with different aging characteristics used for the rollover valve and the use of an inflexible aluminum ventilation line could cause cracking of the nipple on the rollover valve.vw is recalling all vehicles subject to these defects.it will inspect passats to ensure that the vent line is tension free and correct the installation if tension is found.if a crack or fuel leak is found, vw will replace the fuel tank.audi will repair all subject vehicles by reinforcing the fuel tank rollover valve with an epoxy adhesive.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | ||||||
| PE08008 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/31/2008 | 05/30/2008 | FUEL TANK LEAK | 08V157000 | |
| Volkswagen (vw) is recalling certain vw passat 4motion and audi a6 quattro and allroad quattro all-wheel drive passenger cars.vw vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from november 22, 2000 through may 31, 2005 and audi vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from june 2, 2001 to june 1, 2005.the nhtsa recall number for the vw vehicles is 08v-156 (vw also is correcting defects related to heat shield and fuel line hazards for these vehicles and for 1999-2000 passats in this recall action.)the nhtsa recall number for the audi vehicles is 08v-157.since 2006, odi has received 17 complaints of fuel leaking from the subject vehicles' fuel tanks.the 400 complaints shown above may include duplicate reports to odi and the manufacturer. while the consequence (fuel leaks from the top of the tank) is similar for both the passat and audi subject vehicles, differences in design and construction require a different remedy for each vehicle.on the passats, the ventilation line could have been installed improperly with tension and with an incorrectly positioned cable tie.the tension could cause cracked or broken nipples on the fuel tank rollover valve.on the audi vehicles, a material change (effective june 2, 2001) with different aging characteristics used for the rollover valve and the use of an inflexible aluminum ventilation line could cause cracking of the nipple on the rollover valve.vw is recalling all vehicles subject to these defects.it will inspect passats to ensure that the vent line is tension free and correct the installation if tension is found.if a crack or fuel leak is found, vw will replace the fuel tank.audi will repair all subject vehicles by reinforcing the fuel tank rollover valve with an epoxy adhesive.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| PE08008 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/31/2008 | 05/30/2008 | FUEL TANK LEAK | 08V156000 | |
| Volkswagen (vw) is recalling certain vw passat 4motion and audi a6 quattro and allroad quattro all-wheel drive passenger cars.vw vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from november 22, 2000 through may 31, 2005 and audi vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from june 2, 2001 to june 1, 2005.the nhtsa recall number for the vw vehicles is 08v-156 (vw also is correcting defects related to heat shield and fuel line hazards for these vehicles and for 1999-2000 passats in this recall action.)the nhtsa recall number for the audi vehicles is 08v-157.since 2006, odi has received 17 complaints of fuel leaking from the subject vehicles' fuel tanks.the 400 complaints shown above may include duplicate reports to odi and the manufacturer. while the consequence (fuel leaks from the top of the tank) is similar for both the passat and audi subject vehicles, differences in design and construction require a different remedy for each vehicle.on the passats, the ventilation line could have been installed improperly with tension and with an incorrectly positioned cable tie.the tension could cause cracked or broken nipples on the fuel tank rollover valve.on the audi vehicles, a material change (effective june 2, 2001) with different aging characteristics used for the rollover valve and the use of an inflexible aluminum ventilation line could cause cracking of the nipple on the rollover valve.vw is recalling all vehicles subject to these defects.it will inspect passats to ensure that the vent line is tension free and correct the installation if tension is found.if a crack or fuel leak is found, vw will replace the fuel tank.audi will repair all subject vehicles by reinforcing the fuel tank rollover valve with an epoxy adhesive.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/12/2008 | 35000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 audi a6 avant. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he smelled a strong odor of gasoline fuel. the failure progressed over time and the contact found a fuel leak. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that fuel was leaking from the top of the fuel tank. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 35,000. kmj | |||
| 01/12/2008 | 35000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 audi a6 avant. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and he smelled a strong odor of fuel. the failure progressed over time and the contact found a fuel leak. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that fuel was leaking from the top of the fuel tank. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 35,000. sm. | |||
| 08/02/2008 | 125000 | 1 | |
| The vehicle started leaking gas after filling up at gas station. gasoline odor also inside passenger compartment. no previous indications, no accidents, no damage to car. *tr | |||