NHTSA Recall 00V068000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Audi S4.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V068000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | KY |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | March 6, 2000 |
| Owner notification | March 22, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
This can result in fuel seepage at the connection.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the entire fuel feed line from the fuel filter to the engine with a fuel line of shrinkage-proof material.
Notes
Owner notification began march 22, 2001. 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V068000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.