Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 Vehicles. If The Parking Brake Is Used During Emergency Braking, The Brake Lights On The Vehicle Will Not Activate. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.”
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
Q3
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
17V400000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Effect Of Defect
A Vehicle Approaching From Behind May Not Have Any Warning That The Vehicle Is Stopping, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Audi Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Update The Vehicle Software, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began July 31, 2017. Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 45G6.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150218
End Of Manufacture
20160916
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
24754
Date Owners Notified
20170731
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20170626
Make Campaign Number
45G6
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108