2017 AUDI A4 RECALL - #16V642000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : SOFTWARE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2017 AUDI A4 |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
3/10/2016 - 5/18/2016 |
| Recalled on |
9/6/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/1/2016 |
| # Affected |
79,895 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." |
| Consequences |
If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2017 AUDI A4 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2017 AUDI A4 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2017 AUDI A4 Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2017 AUDI A4 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2017 AUDI A4 Recall for SEAT BELTS, PRETENSIONER
2017 AUDI A4 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2017 AUDI A4 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2017 AUDI A4 Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
2017 AUDI A4 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2017 AUDI A4 Recall for SEATS
2017 AUDI A4 Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, FRONT PASSENGER
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