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Audi R8 Spyder recalled over fuel leak: 37 Australian vehicles affected

By Tim Beissmann |

Audi Australia has been forced to recall one of its most expensive supercars over a potential fuel leak issue.

A total of 37 Audi R8 Spyder vehicles manufactured between April 2009 and June 2011 have been recalled in Australia as part of a larger global recall involving 920 of the soft-top supercars.

The official recall notice published on the Australia Competition & Consumer Commission website explains:

“There is the possibility that the fuel supply line can come into contact with the heat shield in the engine compartment.

“This could cause damage to the fuel supply line, which in isolated cases, can lead to leaks.”

Audi reportedly discovered the defect in June after a customer complained of smelling fuel

Audi Australia will contact all owners of affected vehicles by mail, and advises owners to contact their authorised Audi dealership for inspection and, if necessary, rectification.

In Australia, the Audi R8 Spyder is available in just one specification level. The Spyder is powered by a 5.2-litre V10 with 386kW of power and 530Nm of torque.

The Audi R8 Spyder is priced from $392,000 before on-road costs. The recall will be conducted at no charge to owners.


 

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  • Roadtard

    Recalls happen. Of course when a Falcodore is recalled the hate campaign goes into overdrive.

    • Vibe

      Im just waiting for someone to play the VW Group card here as well. Gah.

      • Charger

        I am suprised Bangel hasnt alredy gone on about how re calls only effect Aust cars etc.

  • Bangel

    OMG i am horrified the first VAG recall in years , long way to go to catch up to the GMH , FORD and Toyota , whos record is absolutely appalling .

    • Vibe

      There we go.

      • Charger

        ask them if your car is affected by the “service campaign 28F5″ and give them your VIN number. for faulty injectors (approx $1200 each)

        VOLKSWAGEN is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles in Brazil because of a problem with the rear wheels that could cause them to seize or fall off. Source wall st journal

        So Bangel they seem to be catching up with everyone else pretty quickly! im sure most holden or ford recalls dont involve wheels falling off!!!!!! i can keep posting more if you like???

    • Charger

      Volkswagen of America is recalling about 71,000 2011 Jettas in order to reconfigure wiring related to its alarm system and horn.

      Volkswagen of America is recalling about 71,000 2011 Jettas in order to reconfigure wiring related to its alarm system and horn.

      The recall affects sixth-generation Jetta sedans built between March 2010 and March 2011.

      apart from this one Source Drive and 100′s more you flog

      • Bangel

        RECALLS since 2006 in OZ

        crummerdore 9
        crude 3
        craptiva 4

        Korean made daewoo’s might be better by design than OZ made .

    • http://mickdim@internode.on.net honda1

      yes but this is not a good one!

  • IfItAintARotorItAintAMotor

    Crap. Now I’m going to have to book mine in for a service…

    Maybe.

    But not really :-(

  • gmh-bogan

    VW has done it again.If its not injectors,mass air sensor,power windows falling out of panels,door locks,faulty alarms,broken power window locks.Rust in boot,dsg transmission,auto electrical faults,wheel aligment,sunroof leaking,constant fights with dealers over warranty.
    I need a breath,,huh,huh,huh, now where got leaky fuel tanks.And bangel wants to know why we keep buying Commodore…

    • Bangel

      Funny BOGAN why then are crummer sales dropping , 2003 8500 a month to 3500 , and

  • Bangel

    VW sales just keep rising in OZ , gee poetic licence being stretched with all those faults you invented .

    With 10 years and my third golf , not had any of those faults or a recall .

    Just to remind you it was 8500 crummers a month in 2003 and now its 3500 , thats a 60% FALL , NOT UP BUT DOWN .

  • gmh-bogan

    If Commodore sales fall.Its only because they changed there purchase to( Cruze).Holden are happy with the way things are going at the moment.

  • Nobody

    Haaaa..all that 8 billion worth R&D comes down to this.