Recalls for 2001 Audi A8

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Posted on: 2001-08-27
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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).

DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Posted on: 2008-08-14
Description
Volkswagen is recalling 13,900 my 1996-2003 audi a8 vehicles equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission.  The locking cable may move out of position over time.  With the locking cable out of position, the shifter can be moved out of the park position even if the ignition key is not in the ignition lock.

Consequence
This could allow the vehicle to roll, causing a crash without warning.

Corrective Action
Dealers will modify the automatic transmission locking cable by installing an adjusting piece that will secure the locking cable in place.  The recall began on september 12, 2008.  Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Notes
Volkswagen/audi recall no.37d5/j2.  Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.