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US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: | 18V639000 |
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Mfg's Report Date: | SEP 16, 2018 |
Component: | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 1916 |
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe vehicles. Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high speed and maneuvering situations.
Consequence:
If leaked transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single gearbox ventilation hose with a double ventilation hose, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J1.
Dates of Manufacture:
DEC 06, 2015 to NOV 16, 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
34J1 **********************************
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: | 19V014000 |
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Mfg's Report Date: | JAN 10, 2019 |
Component: | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 119394 |
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).
Dates of Manufacture:
NOV 09, 2016 to FEB 02, 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69S8/69Y5
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