NHTSA Recall # | 116130 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V452000 |
MFG Compaign # | 48M1 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | SQ5 |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
Date of notification | 31/07/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 20/05/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 14/04/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 20/07/15 |
Report created | 20/07/15 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 5625 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 audi sq5 vehicles manufactured may 22, 2013, to april 14, 2015. The affected vehicles have an electric power steering assist system that may shut down in cold temperatures due to a steering motor sensor fault. |
Consequence summary | If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering control module software, free of charge. The recall began on july 31, 2015. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48m1. |
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). |