20V272000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINESPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES13 May 2020 · NHTSA (USA)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q8 vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
Risk: If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may become slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38C7.
The authority's notice
A12/00504/22Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
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
A12/00938/21Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The cylinder crankcase could be cracked, which could damage the pistons and consequently they may become jammed.
This could lead to an engine failure, 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
INFO/00089/21Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
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
INFO/00138/21Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
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
SR/03859/25Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety Gate
The cell modules of the high-voltage battery could overheat during charging which can lead to a 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
