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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

NHTSA · 20V397000 · published 2020-07-07

NHTSA campaign 20V397000

Hazard

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components.

Consequence

If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining plate to prevent the engine compartment seal from loosening. The recall began September 4, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51G6.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the NHTSA record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or NHTSA. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

2013 AUDI A8
2013 AUDI S8
2014 AUDI S8
2014 AUDI A8
2015 AUDI A8
2015 AUDI S8
2016 AUDI S8