Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet And A3 Sedan Vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (Ecu) Software May Misinterpret The Flywheel Rotation On Engine Start-Up As A “Knocking” Condition, And The Adjusted Air/Fuel Mixture May Result In An Engine Stall.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A3
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
17V508000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
An Engine Stall Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Audi Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Reprogram The Ecu Software, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began September 19, 2017. Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 24Df.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20160923
End Of Manufacture
20170825
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8383
Date Owners Notified
20170919
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20170816
Make Campaign Number
24DF