Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet And Q5 Vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad And Audi A4 Vehicles And 2012-2015 Audi A6 Vehicles. These Vehicles, Equipped With 2.0L Turbo Fsi Engines, Have An Electric Coolant Pump That Can Be Blocked With Debris From The Cooling System, Resulting In The Pump Overheating.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A5
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
17V002000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
Effect Of Defect
If The Coolant Pump Overheats, It Can Increase The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Audi Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Update The Software So That The Power Supply To The Coolant Pump Is DeActivated If The Pump Becomes Blocked With Debris, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin February 20, 2017. Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 19M1.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20120308
End Of Manufacture
20161216
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
342867
Date Owners Notified
20170303
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20170103
Make Campaign Number
19M1