Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad And Q5 Vehicles. Contact Corrosion Within The Electrical Connector For The Auxiliary Heater May Cause The Heater Wires To Overheat Or Melt.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A4
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
17V622000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring
Effect Of Defect
The Melted Wires Can Increase The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Audi Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Auxiliary Heater And, As Necessary, Update The Software, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began November 27, 2017. Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’S Numbers For This Recall Are 80C5 And 80C6.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20120216
End Of Manufacture
20150731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
216913
Date Owners Notified
20171127
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20171005
Make Campaign Number
80C5/80C6