Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 8,572
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-02-12
- Owners notified
- 2020-03-19
Defect description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Audi TT Roadster Quattro and TT Coupe Quattro vehicles. In the event of a crash, the fuel tank may become damaged by the fuel tank heat shield bracket .
Safety risk
A damaged fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cap on the fuel tank heat shield bracket, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BX.