2015-2016 Audi A6 and Audi A7 recall: wiring
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 5, 2018. It covers about 845 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 845
- reported
- Dec 5, 2018
- owners notified
- Mar 15, 2019
- related complaints
- 11
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.
- Risk
- The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 82C1.
Recall number 18V862000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 18V862000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Audi A6 and Audi A7 wiring?
Yes. Recall 18V862000, reported on December 5, 2018, covers about 845 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V862000?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 82C1.
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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