Continental Fuel Flange recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

June 22, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Aumovio Automotive Systems, Inc recalls Continental Fuel Flange

Recall number

17E031000

Brand / firm

Continental

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 456,106 units

Why it was recalled

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. (Continental) is recalling certain fuel pump flanges sold for use in Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche vehicles. The flange may crack allowing fuel to leak.

What to do

Continental will notify the vehicle and tank component manufacturers that purchased similar fuel pump flanges. Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche are already conducting recall campaigns to address the affected cracking fuel pump flanges. Owners may contact Continental at 1-248-393-5300.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.