Engineering Analysis · Closed

UNDERHOOD FUEL FIRES

Action number

EA98011

Opened

May 18, 1998

Closed

Dec 23, 1998

Outcome

Recall 98V332000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 98V332000.

Campaign 98V332000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.

What NHTSA is examining

Complainants allege that underhood fuel fires occur while driving

Vehicles under investigation

1993 Audi 1001993 Audi 90

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.