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WAU3RAFD6GN001439
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
AUDI
Vehicle Model
A8
Vehicle Trim
quattro L
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
WAU3RAFD*GN
Manufacturer Name
AUDI AG
Model Year
2016
Plant City
NECKARSULM
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
GERMANY
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Transmission Style
Automatic
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Engine Number Of Cylinders
6
Displacement (CC)
3000
Displacement (CI)
183.0712322841
Displacement (L)
3
Fuel Type - Primary
Diesel
Engine Brake (hp) From
240
Other Engine Info
Fuel: Diesel (50-St); Emissions Certification Test Group: GVGAJ03.0NU4; Federal/California Emission Standard: ULEV II / Bin 5
Engine Manufacturer
Audi
Other Restraint System Info
Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass; Airbag - Dr/Pass; Advanced Front Airbags
Curtain Air Bag Locations
All Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
All Rows
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Indirect
VIN Breakdown
WAU
World Manufacturer Identifier
3RAFD
Vehicle Descriptor Section
6
Check Digit
GN001439
Vehicle Identifier Section
Safety Recalls (4 Found)
Total Recalls
4
Vehicle
2016 AUDI A8
Source
NHTSA Database
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi
Campaign: 19V035000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel.
Consequence:
Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.
Remedy:
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen
Campaign: 19V057000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components.
Consequence:
If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining plate to prevent the engine compartment seal from loosening. The recall began September 4, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer servi
Campaign: 20V397000
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