Defect summary
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.
Consequence
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 17E031000. Text as published by NHTSA.