NHTSA Recall # | 149708 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V277000 |
MFG Compaign # | 47O9 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | Q5 |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 03/05/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 18/07/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 07/11/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 08/04/19 |
Report created | 10/04/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 12645 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 audi q5 and sq5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short. |
Consequence summary | A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are not affected and will still function. |
Corrective action | Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began may 3, 2019. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47o9. |
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). |