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  • 20 Apr 2015AUDI A5Ref R/2015/031

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.

    Vehicles affected
    1,073
    OEM ref
    24AP
    Build start
    01 Apr 2011
    Build end
    30 Apr 2012
  • 20 Apr 2015AUDI A4Ref R/2015/031

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.

    Vehicles affected
    1,073
    OEM ref
    24AP
    Build start
    01 Apr 2011
    Build end
    30 Apr 2012
  • 20 Apr 2015AUDI A8Ref R/2015/031

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.

    Vehicles affected
    1,073
    OEM ref
    24AP
    Build start
    01 Apr 2011
    Build end
    30 Apr 2012
  • 05 Dec 2014AUDI A4Ref R/2014/146

    AIR BAGS MAY NOT INFLATE CORRECTLY

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the front air bags may not inflate correctly in the event of an accident and not be able to perform their function

    Remedy

    Reprogramme the airbag control unit with new software

    Vehicles affected
    59,343
    OEM ref
    69K5
    Build start
    01 Nov 2011
    Build end
    15 Oct 2014
  • 01 Oct 2014AUDI Q5Ref R/2014/098

    REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE

    Defect

    On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.

    Remedy

    Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    5,755
    OEM ref
    47L8
    Build start
    01 Jan 2012
    Build end
    27 Aug 2014
  • 01 Oct 2014AUDI A5Ref R/2014/098

    REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE

    Defect

    On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.

    Remedy

    Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    5,755
    OEM ref
    47L8
    Build start
    01 Jan 2012
    Build end
    27 Aug 2014
  • 01 Oct 2014AUDI A6Ref R/2014/098

    REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE

    Defect

    On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.

    Remedy

    Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    5,755
    OEM ref
    47L8
    Build start
    01 Jan 2012
    Build end
    27 Aug 2014
  • 01 Oct 2014AUDI Q7Ref R/2014/098

    REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE

    Defect

    On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.

    Remedy

    Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    5,755
    OEM ref
    47L8
    Build start
    01 Jan 2012
    Build end
    27 Aug 2014
  • 01 Oct 2014AUDI A7Ref R/2014/098

    REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE

    Defect

    On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.

    Remedy

    Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    5,755
    OEM ref
    47L8
    Build start
    01 Jan 2012
    Build end
    27 Aug 2014
  • 01 Oct 2014AUDI A4Ref R/2014/098

    REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE

    Defect

    On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.

    Remedy

    Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    5,755
    OEM ref
    47L8
    Build start
    01 Jan 2012
    Build end
    27 Aug 2014
  • 07 Oct 2013AUDI RS6Ref R/2013/112

    FUEL LINE MAY HAVE BECOME DAMAGE AND COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    Due to manufacturing tolerance the fuel line may become damaged in individual cases and within a specific manufacturing period. In the worst case this can cause leakage.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles within the range quoted and replace the fuel line

    Vehicles affected
    452
    OEM ref
    20U6
    Build start
    01 Jan 2012
    Build end
    01 Aug 2013
  • 07 Oct 2013AUDI S6Ref R/2013/112

    FUEL LINE MAY HAVE BECOME DAMAGE AND COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    Due to manufacturing tolerance the fuel line may become damaged in individual cases and within a specific manufacturing period. In the worst case this can cause leakage.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles within the range quoted and replace the fuel line

    Vehicles affected
    452
    OEM ref
    20U6
    Build start
    01 Jan 2012
    Build end
    01 Aug 2013
  • 07 Oct 2013AUDI A8Ref R/2013/113

    GLASS SUNROOF MAY UNEXPECTEDLY BREAK

    Defect

    Glass sunroof manufactured within a specific period due to stress distribution during production may break unexpectedly.

    Remedy

    Check production date of glass roof panel and replace if necessary. Not all of the range of vins are affected.

    Vehicles affected
    140
    OEM ref
    60B6
    Build start
    01 Mar 2013
    Build end
    31 Jul 2013
  • 07 Oct 2013AUDI S7Ref R/2013/112

    FUEL LINE MAY HAVE BECOME DAMAGE AND COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    Due to manufacturing tolerance the fuel line may become damaged in individual cases and within a specific manufacturing period. In the worst case this can cause leakage.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles within the range quoted and replace the fuel line

    Vehicles affected
    452
    OEM ref
    20U6
    Build start
    01 Jan 2012
    Build end
    01 Aug 2013
  • 07 Oct 2013AUDI RS7Ref R/2013/112

    FUEL LINE MAY HAVE BECOME DAMAGE AND COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK

    Defect

    Due to manufacturing tolerance the fuel line may become damaged in individual cases and within a specific manufacturing period. In the worst case this can cause leakage.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles within the range quoted and replace the fuel line

    Vehicles affected
    452
    OEM ref
    20U6
    Build start
    01 Jan 2012
    Build end
    01 Aug 2013
  • 07 Aug 2012AUDI Q5Ref R/2012/083

    SUNROOF GLASS MAY SHATTER

    Defect

    The glass sunroof may suddenly break at temperature's below -20 degrees C. This normally happens when the vehicle is parked. When it breaks the single pane safety glass disintegrates into small pieces. A slight risk of injury to the occupants cannot be ruled out.

    Remedy

    The glass sun roof will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    718
    OEM ref
    60B2
    Build start
    01 Jan 2012
    Build end
    20 Jul 2012
  • 15 Dec 2011AUDI A3Ref R/2011/170

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Fitting of anti-vibration balance weights must be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.

    Vehicles affected
    1,825
    OEM ref
    23JB
    Build start
    01 Jan 2008
    Build end
    15 Dec 2011
  • 12 Dec 2011AUDI A6Ref R/2012/014

    CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY NOT INFLATE

    Defect

    On Audi A6 manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the curtain airbag has not been correctly sewn together. As a result the curtain airbag may fail to inflate.

    Remedy

    Replacement of the curtain airbags.

    Vehicles affected
    11
    OEM ref
    6915
  • 22 Aug 2011AUDI R8Ref R/2011/100

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    Fuel hose may come into contact with the heat shield. This could cause damage to the fuel hose in isolated cases can lead to fuel leaks.

    Remedy

    Inspection of fuel hose and replace if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    483
    OEM ref
    20Q8
  • 15 Feb 2010AUDI Q5Ref R/2009/150

    INTERIOR TRIM MAY BECOME DETACHED CAUSING INJURY

    Defect

    It is possible in the event of an accident where the airbags are deployed for the A pillar trim to loosen. It is then possible for the trim to move into the passenger compartment which would increase the risk of injury to the front passengers.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the centre retaining clip on each of the A pillar trims.

    Vehicles affected
    2,268
    OEM ref
    70D4
    Build start
    01 Dec 2008
    Build end
    31 May 2009
  • 14 Dec 2009AUDI A3Ref R/2009/112

    CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE.

    Defect

    In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    1,454
    OEM ref
    37ES
    Build start
    01 Sept 2008
    Build end
    31 Aug 2009
  • 14 Dec 2009AUDI TTRef R/2009/112

    CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE.

    Defect

    In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    1,454
    OEM ref
    37ES
    Build start
    01 Sept 2008
    Build end
    31 Aug 2009
  • 31 Jul 2009AUDI TTRef R/2009/086

    BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    It has been identified that on specific vehicles the vacuum pipe to the servo may become damaged.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject vacuum line replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    123
    OEM ref
    47H6
    Build start
    20 May 2009
    Build end
    30 Jul 2009
  • 31 Mar 2008AUDI TTRef R/2008/027

    TRIM MAY COME LOOSE IN A COLLISON CAUSING INJURY

    Defect

    In an accident where the rear seat belt tensioners are triggered the side pillar trim could protrude into the passenger compartment and cause an increased risk of injury for both the front and rear passengers.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front retaining clips on both side pillar trims.

    Vehicles affected
    286
    OEM ref
    70D1
    Build start
    05 Jan 2007
    Build end
    20 Feb 2007
  • 25 Sept 2007AUDI A6Ref R/2007/120

    TAILGATE MAY CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING

    Defect

    It has been identified that the power operated tailgate may close abruptly and unexpectedly following opening using the power function.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicle will have the tailgate motors replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    8,468
    OEM ref
    55E4
    Build start
    01 Jun 2004
    Build end
    31 Dec 2005

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