[s-cars] Re: S6/2.2T fuel line question - help needed

[matt ludwig]

rich,

you effectively DO have a candidate for the recall. there were NO S4's  
produced in 1995- they were all changed to be badged/modeled as S6's.  
unless i am missing something here, you are good-to-go w/ the recall.  
in any event, the fuel line design/part number did not change in any  
way.

for sure, good luck dealing w/ AoA, but i think you are good here.

sincerely,

matt ludwig.
US-model 1995.5 "S4" Avant.


On Dec 3, 2004, at 4:57 PM, Rich Beebe wrote:

> dave was kind enough to forward the 'fuel feed' recall info to
> me, but there's one snag. see below for the text. the 'american
> recall' is for S4s produced from 9/91 to 8/95. the 'canadian
> recall', otoh, lists dates all the way up to '97, including the
> S6. has anyone here had this issue fixed on an S6? just curious
> if i can have some examples before i start speaking with audi
> about this. somehow i have a feeling this isn't going to go
> smoothly.
>
> rich
>
> ----
>
> American Recall (NHTSA)
>
> website: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
> NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V068000
> Component: FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC
> Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
> Potential Number of Units Affected: 3000
>
>  
>
> Year: 1992
> Make: AUDI
> Model: S4
> Manufactured From: SEP 1991 To: AUG 1995
> Year of Recall: '00
> Type of Report: Vehicle
> Summary:
>
>
> Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. A fuel feed line connecting  
> the
> fuel filter to the engine can prematurely age and shrink through  
> exposure to
> high under hood temperature caused by the turbocharger.
>
> This can result in fuel seepage at the connection.
>
> Dealers will replace the entire fuel feed line from the fuel filter to  
> the
> engine with a fuel line of shrinkage-proof material. Owner  
> notification is
> expected to begin during December 2000. Owners who take their vehicles  
> to an
> authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive  
> the free
> remedy within a reasonable time should contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.  
> Also
> contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto  
> Safety
> Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 
> -
>
> Canadian Recall (Transport Canada)
>
> website: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls
>
> Details of Recall #: 2000097
>
> To determine if your vehicle was involved in a recall and has not been
> corrected, you should contact the manufacturer providing the vehicle's  
> make,
> model, year and serial number.
>
> Make: AUDI
> Model: S4
> Affected Year(s): 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
> Units Affected: 650
>
> TC Recall #: 2000097
> Manufacturer: Campaign Code: KY
>
> Recall Details: A fuel feed line connecting the fuel filter to the  
> engine
> can prematurely age and shrink through exposure to high under hood
> temperature caused by the turbocharger. Such shrinkage could cause a  
> clamp
> connection adjacent to the turbocharger to loose its clamping force
> resulting in fuel seepage. Correction: Dealers will replace the entire  
> fuel
> feed line from the filter to the engine with a fuel line of  
> shrinkage-proof
> material.
>
> Other Vehicles Affected by this Recall:
> Recall #: 2000097
> Make: AUDI
> Model: S6
> Years Affected: 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
>
> ----
>
>> From: Dave C <dconner at gmail.com>
>> Reply-To: Dave C <dconner at gmail.com>
>> Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 16:41:46 -0500
>> To: rich at beebecomm.com
>> Subject: S6/2.2T fuel line question - help needed
>>
>> http://urs4.com/technical/miscellaneous/fuel_leak/fuel_leak.html
>>
>
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