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  • 08 Jan 2018AUDI A5 CABRIOLETRef R/2017/334

    AUXILLIARY HEATER ELEMENT IN AIR CONDITIONING MAY FAIL AND/OR OVERHEAT

    Defect

    The auxilliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as a result of overheating in the area of the connectors in conjunction with smoulder damage or potential fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit an auxilliary heater element with opimised electrical connectors. The activation of the electric auxilliary heater must be adjusted by updating the software for the air conditioning control console.

    Vehicles affected
    33,699
    OEM ref
    80C6
    Build start
    01 Apr 2011
    Build end
    31 Jul 2015
  • 08 Jan 2018AUDI Q5Ref R/2017/334

    AUXILLIARY HEATER ELEMENT IN AIR CONDITIONING MAY FAIL AND/OR OVERHEAT

    Defect

    The auxilliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as a result of overheating in the area of the connectors in conjunction with smoulder damage or potential fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit an auxilliary heater element with opimised electrical connectors. The activation of the electric auxilliary heater must be adjusted by updating the software for the air conditioning control console.

    Vehicles affected
    33,699
    OEM ref
    80C6
    Build start
    01 Apr 2011
    Build end
    31 Jul 2015
  • 17 Nov 2017AUDI A3Ref R/2017/311

    REAR HUB CARRIERS NOT MANUFACTURED TO CORRECT STANDARD

    Defect

    The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.

    Vehicles affected
    30
    OEM ref
    42I3
    Build start
    01 Aug 2017
    Build end
    31 Aug 2017
  • 17 Nov 2017AUDI Q2Ref R/2017/311

    REAR HUB CARRIERS NOT MANUFACTURED TO CORRECT STANDARD

    Defect

    The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.

    Vehicles affected
    30
    OEM ref
    42I3
    Build start
    01 Aug 2017
    Build end
    31 Aug 2017
  • 07 Jul 2017AUDI Q3Ref R/2017/218

    BRAKE LIGHTS MAY FAIL WHEN THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE IS OPERATED

    Defect

    Due to a software error the brake lights may not function during an emergency operation of the electronic parking brake. The normal foundation brake lights will still function as intended.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles update software to correct this.

    Vehicles affected
    17,074
    OEM ref
    45G6
    Build start
    01 Oct 2014
    Build end
    30 Sept 2016
  • 20 Jun 2017AUDI A3Ref R/2017/190

    ABS/ESC SYSTEM MAY FAIL

    Defect

    On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles install new software. Where necessary a new ABS/ESC control unit will be fitted.

    Vehicles affected
    38,548
    OEM ref
    45F5
    Build start
    01 May 2008
    Build end
    31 May 2009
  • 15 May 2017AUDI Q5Ref R/2017/131

    CURTAIN AIRBAG CYLINDER MAY CORRODE LEADING TO POSSIBLE REAR PASSENGER INJURY

    Defect

    If the water drain in the area of the panoramic sunroof is not functioning properly water can seep into the vehicle�s headliner. If sufficient water accumulates the foam adjacent to the pressure cylinder of the curtain airbag can become wet and cause the pressure cylinder to corrode. The corrosion can weaken the cylinder causing sudden pressure release possibly with fragments.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check for water seepage and the drainage is correct from the panoramic sunroof area. Check the pressure cylinders for corrosion treat with anti-corrosion wax or replace as necessary. Remove foam which is next to the pressure cylinder.

    Vehicles affected
    14,157
    OEM ref
    69P1
    Build start
    28 May 2010
    Build end
    28 Jul 2016
  • 01 May 2017AUDI Q5Ref R/2017/115

    COOLANT PUMP MAY OVERHEAT

    Defect

    Foreign particles in the engine coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.Foreign particles in the coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.

    Remedy

    Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and update the software which will deactivate the additional coolant pump in the event of malfunction. If there has been a malfunction of the additional water pump it will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2,844
    OEM ref
    19M1
    Build start
    01 May 2011
    Build end
    31 Oct 2016
  • 01 May 2017AUDI A6Ref R/2017/115

    COOLANT PUMP MAY OVERHEAT

    Defect

    Foreign particles in the engine coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.Foreign particles in the coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.

    Remedy

    Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and update the software which will deactivate the additional coolant pump in the event of malfunction. If there has been a malfunction of the additional water pump it will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2,844
    OEM ref
    19M1
    Build start
    01 May 2011
    Build end
    31 Oct 2016
  • 01 May 2017AUDI A4Ref R/2017/115

    COOLANT PUMP MAY OVERHEAT

    Defect

    Foreign particles in the engine coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.Foreign particles in the coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.

    Remedy

    Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and update the software which will deactivate the additional coolant pump in the event of malfunction. If there has been a malfunction of the additional water pump it will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2,844
    OEM ref
    19M1
    Build start
    01 May 2011
    Build end
    31 Oct 2016
  • 01 May 2017AUDI A5Ref R/2017/115

    COOLANT PUMP MAY OVERHEAT

    Defect

    Foreign particles in the engine coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.Foreign particles in the coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.

    Remedy

    Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and update the software which will deactivate the additional coolant pump in the event of malfunction. If there has been a malfunction of the additional water pump it will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2,844
    OEM ref
    19M1
    Build start
    01 May 2011
    Build end
    31 Oct 2016
  • 20 Feb 2017AUDI A5Ref R/2017/078

    AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

    Defect

    Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,622
    OEM ref
    69P2
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    31 Oct 2016
  • 20 Feb 2017AUDI A7Ref R/2017/078

    AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

    Defect

    Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,622
    OEM ref
    69P2
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    31 Oct 2016
  • 20 Feb 2017AUDI A4Ref R/2017/078

    AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

    Defect

    Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,622
    OEM ref
    69P2
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    31 Oct 2016
  • 20 Feb 2017AUDI A8Ref R/2017/078

    AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

    Defect

    Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,622
    OEM ref
    69P2
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    31 Oct 2016
  • 20 Feb 2017AUDI A1Ref R/2017/078

    AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

    Defect

    Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,622
    OEM ref
    69P2
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    31 Oct 2016
  • 20 Feb 2017AUDI A6Ref R/2017/078

    AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

    Defect

    Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,622
    OEM ref
    69P2
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    31 Oct 2016
  • 26 Jan 2017AUDI A4Ref R/2016/294

    FRONT BACKREST MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The back-rests of the front seats may not have been assembled correctly. This may increase risk of injury to occupants during a collision.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles check frames and if necessary replace affected components.

    Vehicles affected
    201
    OEM ref
    72G1
    Build start
    01 Aug 2016
    Build end
    31 Oct 2016
  • 23 Sept 2016AUDI Q7Ref R/2016/220

    THIRD ROW SEATS MAY DEFORM IN EVENT OF A COLLISION

    Defect

    On Audi Q7 vehicles with 7 seats manufactured within a specific period the indentations on the cross piece of the third row of seats were not made correctly. As a result the third row seat structure may deform in the event of an accident.

    Remedy

    A support bracket must be retrofitted on the vehicles affected.

    Vehicles affected
    6,775
    OEM ref
    72F8
    Build start
    01 May 2015
    Build end
    30 Sept 2016
  • 27 Jun 2016AUDI A8Ref R/2016/144

    SUNROOF GLASS MAY BECOME LOOSE

    Defect

    The sunroof glass panel may not be correctly bonded to the sunroof sliding frame.

    Remedy

    Rebond glass panel.

    Vehicles affected
    42
    OEM ref
    60C3
    Build start
    01 Apr 2007
    Build end
    30 Jul 2008
  • 05 Apr 2016AUDI Q5Ref R/2016/063

    SIDE AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR CANISTER MAY FAIL

    Defect

    For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the dates of manufacture for the left and or right side airbags. Where a possibly affected airbag is found it will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    180
    OEM ref
    69M1
    Build start
    14 Jan 2015
    Build end
    16 Jan 2015
  • 20 Apr 2015AUDI A6Ref 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 A7Ref 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 Q5Ref 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 Q7Ref 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

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