TRAILSTAR Q8 2022: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
| Make : TRAILSTAR | Model : Q8 | Year : 2022 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 21V825000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2021-11-09 | Date Received by ODI: 2021-10-20 | Date Added to Database: 2021-10-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 91CR | ||
| Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2857 | ||
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Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Audi" is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." |
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Consequence:
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 111 | |
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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.nhtsa.gov. |
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