NHTSA Recall 17V622000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V622000; Date: Oct. 5, 2017
The melted wires 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; 2013 Audi Q5; 2014 Audi Q5; 2015 Audi Q5; 2016 Audi Q5
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 216,913
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi a5 coupe, a5 cabriolet, a4 sedan, a4 allroad and q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
How to Fix:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80c5 and 80c6.
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: Nov 27, 2017
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