Recall Alert: 2001-04 Audi A6, 2003 Audi RS6, 2002-03 Audi S6

Volkswagen is recalling 5,992 Audi vehicles from the 2001-04 model years because the cars could suffer a fuel leak, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The recall affects 2001-04 Audi A6, 2003 Audi RS6 and 2002-03 Audi S6 vehicles equipped with 4.2-liter engines built between June 19, 2001 and June 8, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve, combined with the bending stress from the aluminum ventilation line to the rollover valve nipple, may cause the nipple to crack. This could lead to a fuel leak that may cause a fire if an ignition source is present. You can check to see when your car was built by checking a label on the driver’s side doorjamb.

Volkswagen will notify owners next month. Dealers will repair the nipple on the rollover valve for free. For more info, call Audi at 800-822-2834 or NHTSA’s vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236.