NHTSA Recall # | 145408 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V416000 |
MFG Compaign # | 66K6/66K7 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | Q5 |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | WHEELS:HUB |
Date of notification | 26/07/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 09/11/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 18/12/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/06/19 |
Report created | 06/06/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 126161 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 audi q5 and sq5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach. |
Consequence summary | The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut, free of charge. The recall began july 26, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66k6. |
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). |