NHTSA Recall # | 141206 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V675000 |
MFG Compaign # | 70G6 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
Date of notification | 13/03/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 10/03/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 22/06/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 25/10/17 |
Report created | 26/10/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 31323 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 audi a4 sedan and a4 allroad, and 2018 a5 sportback vehicles. The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed. |
Consequence summary | The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. |
Corrective action | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speaker cover aluminum trim, free of charge. The recall began march 13, 2018. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70g6. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |