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SteveKen
May 9th, 2011, 15:22
April 24, 2011.

Don't know if anyone mentioned it or not: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=11V267 (http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=11V267)

I'd much rather like to have the tank replaced, and dread the thought of the body under the rear seat being drilled into.

I'm guessing something is better than nothing? Not sure how this will affect all those that had to fork out for new tanks.

Guess I'll call the dealer and see if a 6 speed conversion voids a recall? I'm guessing it doesn't, though.
vitalian
May 9th, 2011, 15:45
Yikes! This is the first I've heard of this -- thanks for posting. I need to take my beast to the dealer for some scheduled service in June anyway, so I'm going to jump on this as well.
hahnmgh63
May 9th, 2011, 15:51
Good to see. I wasn't looking forward to pulling the whole rear end apart to get at that fuel tank.
V8weight
May 9th, 2011, 16:04
I'm going to call the dealership this morning, my tanks been leaking since September.
SteveKen
May 9th, 2011, 16:36
Looks like the work doesn't begin until June? I'm guessing they need to stock up on drill bits and epoxy and train (cough, yea right, cough) the techs on how to do it without doing more damage?
DHall1
May 9th, 2011, 17:09
Turn it in to extended warranty now. Replace the tank

hint, hint

And where the hell is NHTSA on the Mercedes fuel tank issue? MIA


I'm going to call the dealership this morning, my tanks been leaking since September.
MaxRS6
May 9th, 2011, 17:25
I'm on tank #5. Hopefully- it will be at least a couple mo years till it breaks agin...

http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/21527-A6-Fuel-Rollover-Valve-Recall/page3?highlight=gas+tank
Chung
May 9th, 2011, 18:46
This is good news. When Audi replaced my tank the NHSTA asked for all the paperwork.
A big thanks to everyone who filed the reports and submitted their VIN #'s
Hy Octane
May 9th, 2011, 18:51
Does this mean those who have had this done 5 times get reimbursed? They should..
I had mine done a few years ago here in SoCal. but we are covered already under a 7 year emissions law.. however, I just informed my SA about this and as soon as it starts, I will have mine recalled and fixed.
Better late than never..
mmaturo
May 9th, 2011, 18:54
Geeez. Glad mine was replaced under my CPO and i didn't pay for it. If they ever get to the transmission i might cry now that i gave up on the car.
MaxRS6
May 9th, 2011, 18:57
Does this mean those who have had this done 5 times get reimbursed? They should....

I've had no out of pocket- All of my repairs were covered by warranty....
amanda
May 10th, 2011, 17:37
Well it seems this recall is just for you boys over the pond!!!!!! I spoke to audi uk today and they assure me that there are NO and never have been any OUTSTANDING recalls for my baby...................................am not sure now :(
ben916
May 10th, 2011, 17:52
Well it seems this recall is just for you boys over the pond!!!!!! I spoke to audi uk today and they assure me that there are NO and never have been any OUTSTANDING recalls for my baby...................................am not sure now :(

I would push the issue with Audi HQ
4everRS
May 10th, 2011, 17:55
Talked to Caousel Audi in MN and they don't have any information on it yet. Seemed to know there was a recall issued though.
Chung
May 11th, 2011, 06:27
See Dave, we can get the govenment to do good things for us :)

Amanda: When I started my calls with Audi they assured me that the RS6 was not affected by the original recall. A few calls to the NHTSA and with help from some fellow members, Audi decided to recall the tank. I am sure the UK has a similar agency that you can call.
marklar182
July 12th, 2012, 21:38
Mine started leaking today on the drivers side...... On the phone with Audi scheduling a repair time.

I made the mistake commenting to a buddy it is a pretty reliable car, this this pops up!
marklar182
July 13th, 2012, 18:58
From this morning after sitting all night. Got my fire extinguisher in the car and headed to the dealer.

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/3743/photoxdy.jpg
Chung
July 13th, 2012, 19:38
look on the bright side, you get a whole new gas tank (and what ever is broken as the remove the gas tank).
ben916
July 13th, 2012, 20:13
look on the bright side, you get a whole new gas tank (and what ever is broken as the remove the gas tank).

or a whole NEW RS6 ...
marklar182
July 13th, 2012, 20:37
lol, Made it to the dealer, but man the fumes were killer in the cabin.
ben916
July 13th, 2012, 20:43
I was looking at Autotrader.com.mx for a C6 RS6 for ya, just in case... - no luck
But I did configure a new RS5 with ceramics on www.audi.com.mx (http://www.audi.com.mx) @ 1,600,000 pesos!!!! :)