Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014-2015 Audi Sq5 Vehicles Manufactured May 22, 2013, To April 14, 2015. The Affected Vehicles Have An Electric Power Steering Assist System That May Shut Down In Cold Temperatures Due To A Steering Motor Sensor Fault.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
SQ5
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
15V452000
Component Description
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
Effect Of Defect
If The Vehicle Experiences A Loss Of Power Steering Assist, Extra Steering Effort Will Be Required At Lower Speeds, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Update The Power Steering Control Module Software, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 31, 2015. Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 48M1.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140520
End Of Manufacture
20150414
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5625
Date Owners Notified
20150731
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150720
Make Campaign Number
48M1