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Recall 17V-622

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2013 to 2016 Audi A4 Allroad and 2 other models: Electrical system (wiring).

At a glance

Campaign number
17V-622
Reported
October 5, 2017
Vehicles affected
216,913 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.

The risk

The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles