AUDI A8 2010: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V619000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | A8 | 2010 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-10-18 | 2016-08-24 | 2016-08-24 |
Production Dates: 2010-05-15 - 2012-05-14
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 80B9
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9067
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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.
