AUDI E-TRON 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V569000

Make Model Year
AUDI E-TRON 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-09-14 2021-07-26 2021-07-27

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 47R1

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 498

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2021 E-Tron Quattro and 2020-2021 Audi E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.

Consequence

Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System "ABS" and Electronic Stability Control "ESC", increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47R1.

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.nhtsa.gov.