2016 AUDI Q3 RECALL - #17V400000
RECALL FOR FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE : CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 vehicles. If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with 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 |
2016 AUDI Q3 |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
2/18/2015 - 9/16/2016 |
| Recalled on |
6/28/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/31/2017 |
| # Affected |
24,754 |
| Recalled for |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 vehicles. If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." |
| Consequences |
A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 45G6. |
| 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 |
2016 AUDI Q3 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2016 AUDI Q3 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2016 AUDI Q3 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2016 AUDI Q3 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
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