A12/01389/21Safety recallInjuries10 September 2021 · EU Safety Gate
The bolt of the pressure-input shaft situated between the electromechanical brake servo and the brake pedal may come loose.
As a result, the mechanical connection between the brake pedal and the
brake servo would no longer be guaranteed, increasing the risk of an
accident.
In the event of an emergency, the vehicle can be immobilised by activating the electronic parking brake. The product does not meet the requirements set out in 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: 10/09/2021
The authority's notice
20V786000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGESSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES16 December 2020 · NHTSA (USA)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles. The brake pedal plate can bend or detach under the pressure applied during sudden stopping.
Risk: A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the weld between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate and, as necessary, replace the entire brake pedal, free of charge. The recall began January 12, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46i7.
The authority's notice
20V644000SEATSSEATS19 October 2020 · NHTSA (USA)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2020 Audi Q3 vehicle. The driver's seat frame may have incorrectly been bolted to the seat rail.
Risk: The incorrect bolt connection could fail, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolt connection and, as necessary, replace the seat structure, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72L4.
The authority's notice
A12/00221/21Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
Due to a manufacturing error, the belt-pulley securing ring of the steering system may not be fully engaged.
As a result, the securing ring may become detached and subsequently jam with surrounding components, leading to possible locking of the steering system.
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
A12/00345/21Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
Due to a manufacturing error, a weld joint between the brake pedal and the brake-pedal plate could break when the brake pedal is suddenly applied.
This can result in complete detachment of the brake-pedal plate, increasing the risk 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
A12/00541/22Safety recallBurns, Fireno date · EU Safety Gate
Design engine covers installed on all affected vehicles could detach from their fixings depending on the conditions of use (e.g. very sporty driving, or poor road surfaces) and their age. A loose engine cover could come into contact with the hot area of the exhaust gas turbocharger, increasing the risk of burns or 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
A12/00667/22Safety recallFire, Injuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The fuse in the high-voltage (HV) system may have been produced with an insufficient amount of extinguishing sand. In the event of a short circuit in the high-voltage system, a voltage flashover could occur inside the vehicle and subsequently pose a risk of fire and injuries. 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
A12/00879/20Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The breaking point for the release of the front passenger airbag in the console may not have been fabricated correctly.
As a result, the airbag may not penetrate the console as required in the event of deployment.
This will impair its restraining and protective functions, increasing the risk of an injury.
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
A12/01482/20Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The screw connection attaching the seat frame to the seat rail may not be correctly executed. As a result, it may fail in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury.
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
