Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V508000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V508000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2017-2018 audi a3 cabriolet and a3 sedan vehicles Includes 8,383 affected units, Engine Control Software May Cause Stall, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2017-2018 audi a3 cabriolet and a3 sedan vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 audi a3 cabriolet and a3 sedan vehicles. the engine control unit (ecu) software may misinterpret the flywheel rotation on engine start-up as a "knocking" condition, and the adjusted air/fuel mixture may result in an engine stall.

Corrective Action

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ecu software, free of charge. the recall began september 19, 2017. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 24df.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V508000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2017-08-16T00:00:00
Subject: Engine control software may cause stall
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 8,383

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 24DF
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 audi a3 cabriolet and a3 sedan vehicles. the engine control unit (ecu) software may misinterpret the flywheel rotation on engine start-up as a "knocking" condition, and the adjusted air/fuel mixture may result in an engine stall.
Consequence Summary: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ecu software, free of charge. the recall began september 19, 2017. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 24df.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 96.59

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NHTSA ID: 17V508000
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