AUDI A4 ALLROAD 2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V002000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | A4 ALLROAD | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-03-03 | 2017-01-03 | 2017-01-09 |
Production Dates: 2012-02-20 - 2015-12-08
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 19M1
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 342867
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
