AUDI A6 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V862000

Make Model Year
AUDI A6 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-03-15 2018-12-05 2018-12-10

Production Dates: 2014-07-01 - 2014-10-31

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 82C1

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 845

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.

Consequence

The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 82C1.

Notes

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.