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2018 Audi R8 Spyder — federal recalls on file

1 federal recall reported for the 2018 Audi R8 Spyder

These are federal recalls reported for the 2018 Audi R8 Spyder. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

18V-639 Open recall Sep 17, 2018

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe vehicles. Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high speed and maneuvering situations.

Risk: If leaked transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J1. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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