What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2019040
- Recall date
- 28 January 2019
- Make
- Audi
- Models
- A8, S8
- Model years
- 2013 to 2016
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Fuel System
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 407
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, the fuel line to the high-pressure fuel pump could leak. This may cause a gasoline odour or leak. rnrnSafety Risk: rnLeaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, creates the risk of a fire. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnThe company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for repair. A fuel pressure damper will be installed in the low pressure fuel supply located inside the fuel tank.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2019040.