Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2015 Audi A3 1.8T Fwd S Tronic And 2.0T Quattro S Tronic Vehicles. The Safety Certification Label Has An Incorrect Vehicle ProduCTIon Date. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of 49 Cfr Part 567, “Certification.”
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A3
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
17V280000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Vehicle Safety Recall, An Incorrect ProduCTIon Date May Prevent Owners From Determining If The Recall Affects Them, Increasing Their Risk Of Injury Or A Crash.
Fix Defect
Audi Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install An Overlay Label Containing The Correct Vehicle ProduCTIon Date, Free Of Charge. The Recall June 23, 2017. Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 51F5.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20131128
End Of Manufacture
20140128
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2091
Date Owners Notified
20170623
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20170426
Make Campaign Number
51F5
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
567