2013 AUDI Q7 RECALL - #14V516000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : POWER ASSIST : VACUUM : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, to November 29, 2012 and equipped with a 3.0L TDI engine. In the affected vehicles, a check valve in the engine may become contaminated with plastic debris and allow engine oil to leak into the brake booster.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 AUDI Q7 |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
6/5/2012 - 11/29/2012 |
| Recalled on |
8/26/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/24/2014 |
| # Affected |
1,814 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, to November 29, 2012 and equipped with a 3.0L TDI engine. In the affected vehicles, a check valve in the engine may become contaminated with plastic debris and allow engine oil to leak into the brake booster. |
| Consequences |
If oil leaks into the brake booster, the brake booster diaphragm may rupture causing a loss of power braking assist, and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace a vacuum line, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the brake booster system for oil contamination and, if oil contamination is present, additional components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47L8. |
| 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 Q7 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2013 AUDI Q7 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2013 AUDI Q7 Recall for TIRES
2013 AUDI Q7 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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