AUDI Q5 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V277000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | Q5 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-05-03 | 2019-04-08 | 2019-04-10 |
Production Dates: 2018-07-18 - 2018-11-07
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 47O9
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12645
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Audi" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short.
A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are not affected and will still function.
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47O9.
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.
