2018 Audi R8 Spyder

US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:	18V639000
Mfg's Report Date:	SEP 16, 2018
Component:	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	1916

Summary:
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.

Consequence:
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.

Dates of Manufacture:
DEC 06, 2015 to NOV 16, 2017

Manufacturer Recall Number:
34J1

The safety ratings and information is provided directly from the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)