2013 AUDI A4 RECALL - #17V622000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 AUDI A4 |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
2/16/2012 - 7/31/2015 |
| Recalled on |
10/6/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/27/2017 |
| # Affected |
216,913 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 |
2013 AUDI A4 Recall for AIR BAGS
2013 AUDI A4 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM
2013 AUDI A4 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM
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