National Road Safety Authority (NHTSA) America has released a notice about the "recall" of some models from Audi which amounts to 5992 units. Models affected by the withdrawal of production 2001-2004 Audi A6, Audi S6-made 2002-2003, and year of manufacture 2003 Audi RS6 V8 engined 4.2Liter capacity due to disruption of the valve in the fuel tank.
The Audi confirms to the NHTSA that valves made of old plastic materials in the gas tank cracked because of possibilities combined with bending stress of aluminum ventilation line.
German car manufacturer adds that the damage it could cause a fire. So, in closing fuel valves combined with bending stress from the line ventilasasi. It is not possible, according to Audi, this problem can cause leakage and possible ignition source of fires in vehicles.
The withdrawal is expected to begin June 2011 and the Audi immediately address this problem by strengthening the throttle valve. If necessary, repaired all the cracks.
