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Volkswagen - Oil leak from loose cylinder head cover screws
Official notice
7 May 2025
Last checked
7 May 2025
An official NHTSA notice concerns Volkswagen - Oil leak from loose cylinder head cover screws. The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire. Published 2025-05-07.
What to do now
Dealers will inspect and replace the screws as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 5, 2025. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 15zk.
Units affected
89,417
Recall number
15ZK
Official notice
2025-05-07
The hazard
The hazard
The screws can loosen, allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
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Brand: Volkswagen. Contact: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc..
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