NHTSA Recall # | 159361 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V786000 |
MFG Compaign # | 46i7 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | Q3 |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
Date of notification | 12/01/21 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 07/10/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 07/10/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 16/12/20 |
Report created | 16/12/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 313 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 audi q3 vehicles. The brake pedal plate can bend or detach under the pressure applied during sudden stopping. |
Consequence summary | A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the weld between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate and, as necessary, replace the entire brake pedal, free of charge. The recall began january 12, 2021. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46i7. |
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). |