2017 AUDI A5 RECALL - #18V229000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2017 AUDI A5 |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
3/8/2012 - 11/19/2016 |
| Recalled on |
4/13/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/14/2018 |
| # Affected |
342,867 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump. |
| Consequences |
A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002. |
| 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 A5 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM
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