(Reuters) – A U.S. auto safety regulator said on Thursday it is opening an investigation into about 447,497 Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf vehicles over reports alleging a fuel leak.
The U.S. Office of Defects Investigation is opening a recall probe to assess the remedy repair effectiveness of a previous recall issued by the company and to fully ascertain potential safety-related problems, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
(Reporting by Gursimran Kaur in Bengaluru)