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NHTSA : 18V639000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe vehicles. Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high speed and maneuvering situations.

Consequence / Hazard

If leaked transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Proposed Solution

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J1.

🔗 Official Source (Original)

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19V014000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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11V390000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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🚗 Affected Vehicles2

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.

AudiR8 SpyderAño 2017AudiR8 SpyderAño 2018