Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010-2013 Audi A8 Vehicles Manufactured May 15, 2010, To May 14, 2012. The Affected Vehicles Have A Coolant Valve That May Leak, Allowing Coolant To Enter The Engine Control Module Causing A Loss Of Power Or The Engine To Stall.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A8
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
16V619000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
A Vehicle Stall Increases The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Audi Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Coolant Valve And Inspect For Coolant That Has Leaked Through The Electrical Connector, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin October 19, 2016. Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20100515
End Of Manufacture
20120514
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9067
Date Owners Notified
20161018
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160824
Make Campaign Number
80B9