2013 Audi Q7 recall: engine and engine cooling
Volkswagen Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 26, 2014. It covers about 1,814 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,814
- reported
- Aug 26, 2014
- owners notified
- Sep 24, 2014
- related complaints
- 11
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, to November 29, 2012 and equipped with a 3.0L TDI engine. In the affected vehicles, a check valve in the engine may become contaminated with plastic debris and allow engine oil to leak into the brake booster.
- Risk
- If oil leaks into the brake booster, the brake booster diaphragm may rupture causing a loss of power braking assist, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace a vacuum line, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the brake booster system for oil contamination and, if oil contamination is present, additional components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact Audi at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47L8.
Recall number 14V516000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 14V516000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Audi Q7 engine and engine cooling?
Yes. Recall 14V516000, reported on August 26, 2014, covers about 1,814 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V516000?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace a vacuum line, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the brake booster system for oil contamination and, if oil contamination is present, additional components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact Audi at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47L8.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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