NHTSA Recall 15V452000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V452000; Date: Jul. 20, 2015
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Audi SQ5; 2015 Audi SQ5
Component: Steering:electric Power Assist System
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 5,625
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Audi sq5 vehicles manufactured may 22, 2013, to April 14, 2015. The affected vehicles have an electric power steering assist system that may shut down in cold temperatures due to a steering motor sensor fault.
How to Fix:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48m1.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 31, 2015
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