NHTSA Recall 22V178000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V178000; Date: Mar. 23, 2022
worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Audi A8; 2014 Audi A8; 2015 Audi A8; 2016 Audi A8; 2017 Audi A8; 2014 Audi RS7; 2015 Audi RS7; 2016 Audi RS7; 2017 Audi RS7; 2013 Audi S6; 2014 Audi S6; 2015 Audi S6; 2016 Audi S6; 2017 Audi S6; 2013 Audi S7; 2014 Audi S7; 2015 Audi S7; 2016 Audi S7; 2017 Audi S7; 2013 Audi S8; 2014 Audi S8; 2015 Audi S8; 2016 Audi S8; 2017 Audi S8
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 26,053
Recall Summary:
volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 a8, s6 sedan, s7, s8, and 2014-2017 rs7 vehicles. the turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.
How to Fix:
dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 20, 2022. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 21h7.
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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