2013-2016 Audi A4 Allroad, Audi A5 and others recall: wiring
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 5, 2017. It covers about 216,913 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 216,913
- reported
- Oct 5, 2017
- owners notified
- Nov 27, 2017
- related complaints
- 67
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 17V622000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 67 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 17V622000
Is there a recall on the 2013-2016 Audi A4 Allroad, Audi A5 and others wiring?
Yes. Recall 17V622000, reported on October 5, 2017, covers about 216,913 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V622000?
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.
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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