Volkswagen is Recalling Certain Vehicles Due to Transmission Fluid Vent Hose May Leak Causing Fire

Volkswagen is Recalling Certain Vehicles Due to Transmission Fluid Vent Hose May Leak Causing Fire

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V639000
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,916
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe vehicles. Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high speed and maneuvering situations.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J1.

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