2010 AUDI A8 RECALL - #16V619000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2010 AUDI A8 |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
5/15/2010 - 5/14/2012 |
| Recalled on |
8/24/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/18/2016 |
| # Affected |
9,067 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall. |
| Consequences |
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. |
| 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 |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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Jan 05, 2022 - 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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Dec 13, 2021 - 010000 STEERING
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Dec 13, 2021 - 020000 SUSPENSION
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