NHTSA Recall # | 128105 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V862000 |
MFG Compaign # | 82C1 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A6 |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
Date of notification | 15/03/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 29/10/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/10/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/12/18 |
Report created | 10/12/18 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 845 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 audi a6 sedans and 2015 audi a7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance. |
Consequence summary | The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began march 15, 2019. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 82c1. |
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). |