NHTSA Recall 17V002000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V002000; Date: Jan. 3, 2017
If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Audi A4; 2014 Audi A4; 2015 Audi A4; 2016 Audi A4; 2013 Audi A5; 2014 Audi A5; 2015 Audi A5; 2016 Audi A5; 2017 Audi A5; 2012 Audi A6; 2013 Audi A6; 2014 Audi A6; 2015 Audi A6; 2013 Audi Q5; 2014 Audi Q5; 2015 Audi Q5; 2016 Audi Q5; 2017 Audi Q5
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 342,867
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi a5, a5 cabriolet and q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi allroad and Audi a4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi a6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2. 0l turbo fsi engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
How to Fix:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19m1.
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: Mar 3, 2017
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