NHTSA recall 17E031000 · Equipment
Fuel system, gasoline
Reported Jun 22, 2017456,106 vehicles affectedContinental Automotive Systems, Inc.Built Jun 22, 2017 – Jun 22, 2017
The defect
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. (Continental) is recalling certain fuel pump flanges sold for use in Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche vehicles. The flange may crack allowing fuel to leak.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Continental will notify the vehicle and tank component manufacturers that purchased similar fuel pump flanges. Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche are already conducting recall campaigns to address the affected cracking fuel pump flanges. Owners may contact Continental at 1-248-393-5300.