NHTSA Recall 21V825000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V825000; Date: Oct. 20, 2021
a rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2022 Audi A3; 2022 Audi A4; 2022 Audi A5; 2021 Audi A8; 2022 Audi E-tron; 2022 Audi Q3; 2022 Audi Q5; 2022 Audi Q7; 2022 Audi Q8; 2022 Audi Rs Q8; 2022 Audi RS6; 2022 Audi S3; 2022 Audi S5; 2021 Audi S8; 2022 Audi SQ7; 2022 Audi SQ8
Component: Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,857
Recall Summary:
volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi a8 and s8, 2022 audi a5 sportback, a4 sedan, e-tron gt, q3, q5, rs6 avant, a3 sedan, s5 sportback, q5 sportback, q7, q8, rsq8, sq7, sq8, and s3 sedan vehicles. a software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
How to Fix:
dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 17, 2021. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 91cr.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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