NHTSA Recall # | 152722 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V153000 |
MFG Compaign # | 27H2 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A6 |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 22/05/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/01/00 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/01/00 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 19/03/20 |
Report created | 19/03/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 5471 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 audi a6 vehicles equipped with mild-hybrid technology and 2. 0tfsi engines. Moisture may enter the starter generator and cause an electrical short circuit. |
Consequence summary | A short circuit in the starter generator increases the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter generator, free of charge. The recall began by may 22, 2020. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 27h2. |
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). |