NHTSA Recall 16V619000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V619000; Date: Aug. 24, 2016
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Audi A8; 2011 Audi A8; 2012 Audi A8; 2013 Audi A8
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 9,067
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi a8 vehicles manufactured may 15, 2010, to may 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.
How to Fix:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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: Oct 18, 2016
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