TRAILSTAR Q8 2021: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| Make : TRAILSTAR | Model : Q8 | Year : 2021 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 21V295000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2021-06-04 | Date Received by ODI: 2021-04-26 | Date Added to Database: 2021-04-27 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 42L1 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 40993 | ||
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Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Audi" is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion. |
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Consequence:
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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