Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | model year 2013 audi q7 vehicles manufactured june 5, 2012, to november 29, 2012 and equipped with a 3 | NHTSA Recall #14V516000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V516000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013 audi q7 vehicles manufactured june 5, 2012, to november 29, 2012 and equipped with a 3 Includes 1,814 affected units, Loss of Brake Assist due to Booster Contamination, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

model year 2013 audi q7 vehicles manufactured june 5, 2012, to november 29, 2012 and equipped with a 3

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013 audi q7 vehicles manufactured june 5, 2012, to november 29, 2012 and equipped with a 3.0l tdi engine. in the affected vehicles, a check valve in the engine may become contaminated with plastic debris and allow engine oil to leak into the brake booster.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace a vacuum line, free of charge. dealers will also inspect the brake booster system for oil contamination and, if oil contamination is present, additional components will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on september 24, 2014. owners may contact audi at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 47l8.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V516000
Report Received Date: 2014-08-26T00:00:00
Subject: Loss of brake assist due to booster contamination
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 1,814

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 47L8
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013 audi q7 vehicles manufactured june 5, 2012, to november 29, 2012 and equipped with a 3.0l tdi engine. in the affected vehicles, a check valve in the engine may become contaminated with plastic debris and allow engine oil to leak into the brake booster.
Consequence Summary: If oil leaks into the brake booster, the brake booster diaphragm may rupture causing a loss of power braking assist, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace a vacuum line, free of charge. dealers will also inspect the brake booster system for oil contamination and, if oil contamination is present, additional components will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on september 24, 2014. owners may contact audi at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 47l8.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 94.93

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NHTSA ID: 14V516000
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