NHTSA Recall 17V400000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V400000; Date: Jun. 26, 2017
A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Audi Q3; 2017 Audi Q3
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 24,754
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi q3 vehicles. If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. "
How to Fix:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 45g6.
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, 2017
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