NHTSA Campaign Id 17V297000; Date: May. 3, 2017
Despite selecting 'park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:2017 Audi Q5
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 5
Recall Summary:Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi q5 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect within the gearbox, despite selecting the park position, the vehicle may still unexpectedly roll.
How to Fix:Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the geabox in the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began may 15, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37k6.
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: May 15, 2017
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