NHTSA Recall 22V861000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V861000; Date: Nov. 21, 2022
a gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2019 Audi A6; 2020 Audi A6; 2021 Audi A6; 2022 Audi A6; 2020 Audi A6 Allroad; 2021 Audi A6 Allroad; 2022 Audi A6 Allroad; 2019 Audi A7; 2020 Audi A7; 2021 Audi A7; 2022 Audi A7; 2021 Audi RS6; 2022 Audi RS6; 2021 Audi RS7; 2022 Audi RS7; 2020 Audi S6; 2021 Audi S6; 2022 Audi S6; 2020 Audi S7; 2021 Audi S7; 2022 Audi S7
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 50,883
Recall Summary:
volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 audi s7, s6 sedan, a6 allroad, 2021-2022 rs7, rs6 avant, 2019-2022 a7, and a6 sedan vehicles. liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.
How to Fix:
dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 20, 2023. owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 90v2.
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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