20V153000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLYELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY19 March 2020 · NHTSA (USA)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Audi A6 vehicles equipped with mild-hybrid technology and 2.0TFSI engines. Moisture may enter the starter generator and cause an electrical short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit in the starter generator increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter generator, free of charge. The recall began by May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 27H2.
The authority's notice
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Alteration of the rear axle’s toe and/or camber values lead to increased and uneven wear on the rear tyres, and if worn down to its carcass may suffer a sudden loss of pressure. This can lead to loss of traction and may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
The authority's notice
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Due manufacturing defect in the instrument panel, the deployment of the airbag could be impeded.
This could impair its protective potential and could lead to plastic parts become detached when the airbag is activated, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
The authority's notice
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The middle part of the rear seatback can be inadvertently unlatched by an unsecured load in the boot in the event of an accident.
Consequently, the unsecured items may be projected into the interior of the car, causing injuries to the occupants.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
The authority's notice
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Moisture can penetrate into the belt starter generator.
This can result in a short circuit, leading to local overheating and increased risk of fire.
Due to the permanent power supply of the starter generator, this can occur when the vehicle has already been parked for a while.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
The authority's notice
A12/01401/20Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety Gate
Moisture can ingress into the belt starter generator, generating short-circuits.
This can lead to local overheating of the component, increasing risk of fire.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
The authority's notice
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Faulty crash sensors for the airbag restraint systems may have been installed in both the front doors.
This could impair the protective effect of the side airbags, head airbags and/or belt tensioners, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
The authority's notice
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The nuts on the eccentric bolt of the rear-axle spring-link control arm may break due to stress corrosion.
As a result, the rear axle could move in the wrong direction, in an uncontrollable manner at high speeds.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
The authority's notice
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The high-voltage battery’s cell modules could overheat during charging. This may lead to fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
The authority's notice
