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  • 22 Sept 2021AUDI A8Ref R/2021/234

    THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE TAKATA AIRBAG MAY BE DELAYED OR INSUFFICIENTLY POWERFUL DUE TO A POTENTIAL REDUCTION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GAS GENERATOR

    Defect

    On vehicles with TAKATA driver airbag and NADI gas generator manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.

    Remedy

    The driver airbag unit must be checked on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    57,169
    OEM ref
    69BT
    Build start
    14 Apr 1997
    Build end
    23 Dec 1999
  • 22 Sept 2021AUDI A6Ref R/2021/330

    FUNCTION OF THE DRIVER AIRBAG MIGHT BE RESTRICTED DUE TO ITS AGE

    Defect

    On vehicles with 3-spoke steering wheel manufactured within a specific period the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.

    Remedy

    The gas generator in the driver airbag must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    9,536
    OEM ref
    69CJ
    Build start
    10 Jan 2000
    Build end
    13 Aug 2001
  • 22 Sept 2021AUDI A8Ref R/2021/330

    FUNCTION OF THE DRIVER AIRBAG MIGHT BE RESTRICTED DUE TO ITS AGE

    Defect

    On vehicles with 3-spoke steering wheel manufactured within a specific period the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.

    Remedy

    The gas generator in the driver airbag must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    9,536
    OEM ref
    69CJ
    Build start
    10 Jan 2000
    Build end
    13 Aug 2001
  • 10 Sept 2021AUDI A3Ref R/2021/323

    THE BOLTED CONNECTION ON THE INPUT ROD BETWEEN THE ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE SERVO AND BRAKE PEDAL CAN BE COME LOOSE

    Defect

    The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.�

    Remedy

    Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened.

    Vehicles affected
    11
    OEM ref
    47R5
    Build start
    24 Aug 2020
    Build end
    06 May 2021
  • 10 Sept 2021AUDI Q3Ref R/2021/323

    THE BOLTED CONNECTION ON THE INPUT ROD BETWEEN THE ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE SERVO AND BRAKE PEDAL CAN BE COME LOOSE

    Defect

    The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.�

    Remedy

    Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened.

    Vehicles affected
    11
    OEM ref
    47R5
    Build start
    24 Aug 2020
    Build end
    05 May 2021
  • 27 Aug 2021AUDI E-TRONRef R/2021/306

    A BRAKE SERVO WHICH HAS A MANUFACTURING DISCREPANCY MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED

    Defect

    On vehicles manufactured within a specific period a brake servo which has a manufacturing discrepancy may have been fitted.

    Remedy

    The electromechanical brake servo must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    292
    OEM ref
    47R1
    Build start
    18 Feb 2020
    Build end
    30 Nov 2020
  • 15 Aug 2021AUDI E-TRONRef R/2021/305

    There may be a loss of power and the message Safely stop vehicle may appear.

    Defect

    There may be a loss of power and the message �Safely stop vehicle� may appear.

    Remedy

    Conduct a software update of the electric drive on the vehicles affected.

    Vehicles affected
    58
    OEM ref
    93L3
    Build start
    17 Feb 2021
    Build end
    17 Mar 2021
  • 25 Jun 2021AUDI Q7Ref R/2021/236

    REAR AXLE SUSPENSION LINKS NUTS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.

    Remedy

    The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    10,089
    OEM ref
    42L1
    Build start
    07 Nov 2019
    Build end
    18 Feb 2021
  • 25 Jun 2021AUDI A8Ref R/2021/236

    REAR AXLE SUSPENSION LINKS NUTS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.

    Remedy

    The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    10,089
    OEM ref
    42L1
    Build start
    07 Nov 2019
    Build end
    18 Feb 2021
  • 25 Jun 2021AUDI Q5Ref R/2021/236

    REAR AXLE SUSPENSION LINKS NUTS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.

    Remedy

    The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    10,089
    OEM ref
    42L1
    Build start
    07 Nov 2019
    Build end
    18 Feb 2021
  • 25 Jun 2021AUDI E-TRONRef R/2021/236

    REAR AXLE SUSPENSION LINKS NUTS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.

    Remedy

    The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    10,089
    OEM ref
    42L1
    Build start
    07 Nov 2019
    Build end
    18 Feb 2021
  • 25 Jun 2021AUDI Q8Ref R/2021/236

    REAR AXLE SUSPENSION LINKS NUTS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.

    Remedy

    The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    10,089
    OEM ref
    42L1
    Build start
    07 Nov 2019
    Build end
    18 Feb 2021
  • 25 Jun 2021AUDI A4Ref R/2021/236

    REAR AXLE SUSPENSION LINKS NUTS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.

    Remedy

    The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    10,089
    OEM ref
    42L1
    Build start
    07 Nov 2019
    Build end
    18 Feb 2021
  • 25 Jun 2021AUDI A5Ref R/2021/236

    REAR AXLE SUSPENSION LINKS NUTS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.

    Remedy

    The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    10,089
    OEM ref
    42L1
    Build start
    07 Nov 2019
    Build end
    18 Feb 2021
  • 25 Jun 2021AUDI A6Ref R/2021/236

    REAR AXLE SUSPENSION LINKS NUTS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.

    Remedy

    The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    10,089
    OEM ref
    42L1
    Build start
    07 Nov 2019
    Build end
    18 Feb 2021
  • 07 Jun 2021AUDI A4Ref R/2021/204

    VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A HINGED TOWING BRACKET ON WHICH THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE HINGE MODULE COULD BE FAULTY

    Defect

    Vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.

    Remedy

    The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and where necessary replaced on the vehicles affected.

    Vehicles affected
    263
    OEM ref
    66M7
    Build start
    02 Dec 2015
    Build end
    17 Dec 2018
  • 07 Jun 2021AUDI A5Ref R/2021/204

    VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A HINGED TOWING BRACKET ON WHICH THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE HINGE MODULE COULD BE FAULTY

    Defect

    Vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.

    Remedy

    The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and where necessary replaced on the vehicles affected.

    Vehicles affected
    263
    OEM ref
    66M7
    Build start
    02 Dec 2015
    Build end
    17 Dec 2018
  • 07 Jun 2021AUDI A7Ref R/2021/204

    VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A HINGED TOWING BRACKET ON WHICH THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE HINGE MODULE COULD BE FAULTY

    Defect

    Vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.

    Remedy

    The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and where necessary replaced on the vehicles affected.

    Vehicles affected
    263
    OEM ref
    66M7
    Build start
    02 Dec 2015
    Build end
    17 Dec 2018
  • 26 Mar 2021AUDI A6Ref R/2021/117

    THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MIGHT NOT INFLATE FULLY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

    Defect

    In the event of an accident requiring the vehicle�s front passenger airbag to be activated the airbag might not inflate fully.

    Remedy

    The dash panel must be checked on the affected vehicles and repaired or replaced if required

    Vehicles affected
    1,298
    OEM ref
    7012
    Build start
    07 Feb 2018
    Build end
    14 Dec 2020
  • 26 Mar 2021AUDI A7Ref R/2021/117

    THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MIGHT NOT INFLATE FULLY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

    Defect

    In the event of an accident requiring the vehicle�s front passenger airbag to be activated the airbag might not inflate fully.

    Remedy

    The dash panel must be checked on the affected vehicles and repaired or replaced if required

    Vehicles affected
    1,298
    OEM ref
    7012
    Build start
    07 Feb 2018
    Build end
    14 Dec 2020
  • 08 Dec 2020AUDI Q7Ref R/2020/372

    FAULTY CRASH SENSORS FOR AIRBAG/RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED IN BOTH OF THE FRONT DOORS

    Defect

    Faulty crash sensors for airbag / restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors.

    Remedy

    The crash sensors for the side airbags (front) must be checked on the vehicles affected and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    31
    OEM ref
    69BM
    Build start
    01 Jul 2020
    Build end
    15 Sept 2020
  • 08 Dec 2020AUDI A6Ref R/2020/372

    FAULTY CRASH SENSORS FOR AIRBAG/RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED IN BOTH OF THE FRONT DOORS

    Defect

    Faulty crash sensors for airbag / restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors.

    Remedy

    The crash sensors for the side airbags (front) must be checked on the vehicles affected and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    31
    OEM ref
    69BM
    Build start
    01 Jul 2020
    Build end
    15 Sept 2020
  • 08 Dec 2020AUDI RS6Ref R/2020/372

    FAULTY CRASH SENSORS FOR AIRBAG/RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED IN BOTH OF THE FRONT DOORS

    Defect

    Faulty crash sensors for airbag / restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors.

    Remedy

    The crash sensors for the side airbags (front) must be checked on the vehicles affected and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    31
    OEM ref
    69BM
    Build start
    01 Jul 2020
    Build end
    15 Sept 2020
  • 27 Oct 2020AUDI TTRef R/2020/304

    CURTAIN AIRBAG MIGHT NOT PROVIDE INTENDED PROTECTION IN AN ACCIDENT

    Defect

    A curtain airbag which cannot be guaranteed to provide the intended protection in the event of an accident.

    Remedy

    The curtain airbag must be checked on the vehicles affected and replaced if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    69BI
    Build start
    19 Feb 2020
    Build end
    04 Mar 2020
  • 26 Oct 2020AUDI A5Ref R/2020/302

    SEAT FRAME MAY NOT BE BOLTED CORRECTLY TO THE RAIL ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES

    Defect

    The seat frame may not have been bolted correctly to the seat rail on the driver and/or front passenger side

    Remedy

    Check the affected seat frame connection and replace the frame if required.

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    72L4
    Build start
    09 Jul 2020
    Build end
    10 Jul 2020

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