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US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: | 17V622000 |
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Mfg's Report Date: | OCT 04, 2017 |
Component: | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 216913 |
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
Consequence:
The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.
Dates of Manufacture:
MAR 07, 2012 to JUL 30, 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
80C5/80C6
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