Audi recalls almost 2,000 R8 supercars for increased fire risk

Audi recalls almost 2,000 R8 supercars for increased fire risk

7 years ago
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https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/audi-r8-recall-increased-fire-risk/

The issue stems from the transmission. According to the automaker, "certain high speed and maneuvering situations" may cause transmission fluid to leak from the gearbox ventilation hose. The concern here is, if that leaking fluid comes into contact with any hot engine components, it may increase the risk of a vehicle fire, which is never a desirable trait in a vehicle.

Thankfully, Audi has a plan to fix it. Owners will have to take their vehicles back to the dealership, at which point technicians will replace the current ventilation hose with a new double ventilation hose, which will reportedly shore up the issue. As with all other recalls, the repair work will be free, but folks will still have to spend time schlepping down to a local dealer.