Recall 11V390000: Fuel Supply Line Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Audi/R8 SPYDER 2011-2012

MANUFACTURER: Volkswagen of America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: August 01, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V390000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Other: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 920

SUMMARY:
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi R8 Spyder vehicles manufactured from May 18, 2010, through June 22, 2011. The fuel supply line may contact and rub against the heat shield in the engine compartment. This could lead to a small fuel leak.

CONSEQUENCE:
a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the fuel line for damage and replace it if necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about August 22, 2011. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.

NOTES:
Volkswagen safety recall No. 20Q8/K1. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.