NHTSA Recall # | 145757 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V737000 |
MFG Compaign # | 66K8 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | Q5 |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Date of notification | 01/11/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 09/11/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 16/10/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 16/10/19 |
Report created | 16/10/19 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 174278 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 audi sq5 and 2018-2020 audi q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle. |
Consequence summary | The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash. |
Corrective action | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim, free of charge. The recall began november 1, 2019. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 66k8. |
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). |