NHTSA Recall 01V259000: Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 600 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Audi A8.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V259000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Report received | August 15, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 21, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a fuel and vapor leak detection system. A "blind cover" at the filler neck of the fuel tank may not seal properly allowing fuel vapor to escape.
Safety risk
Should this happen, the fuel tank pressure will be reduced, which will activate the leak detection system and alert the driver of a system's fault indicated by an instrument panel light.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel filler neck/expansion tank assembly. Owner notification began march 21, 2002. 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 1-866-892-2834.
Notes
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 01V259000
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.