Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V737000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V737000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2021 audi rs5 sportback, 2020-2021 audi a5 sportback, and s5 sportback vehicles Includes 5,426 affected units, Rear Light Wiring Harness Missing Scuff Protection, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2021 audi rs5 sportback, 2020-2021 audi a5 sportback, and s5 sportback vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs5 sportback, 2020-2021 audi a5 sportback, and s5 sportback vehicles. the wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well.

Corrective Action

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge. the recall began january 21, 2021. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 97eu.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V737000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2020-11-25T00:00:00
Subject: Rear light wiring harness missing scuff protection
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 5,426

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 97EU
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs5 sportback, 2020-2021 audi a5 sportback, and s5 sportback vehicles. the wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well.
Consequence Summary: Without the scuff protection, the wires may become damaged during a rear crash, disabling the doors from being opened from the outside, causing a loss of hazard lights, and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge. the recall began january 21, 2021. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 97eu.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 98.25

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SID: row-4wih~av8k-bhmt
NHTSA ID: 20V737000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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