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2018 AUDI A3 Recall - Campaign #17V508000

 
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2018 AUDI A3 RECALL - #17V508000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet and A3 Sedan vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may misinterpret the flywheel rotation on engine start-up as a "knocking" condition, and the adjusted air/fuel mixture may result in an engine stall.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 2018 AUDI A3
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured between 9/23/2016 - 8/25/2017
Recalled on 8/17/2017
Influenced by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Owners Notified on 9/19/2017
# Affected 8,383
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
 
Description Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet and A3 Sedan vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may misinterpret the flywheel rotation on engine start-up as a "knocking" condition, and the adjusted air/fuel mixture may result in an engine stall.
Consequences An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective action Audi will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24DF.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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