Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V861000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V861000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2020-2022 audi s7, s6 sedan, a6 allroad, 2021-2022 rs7, rs6 avant, 2019-2022 a7, and a6 sedan vehicles Includes 50,883 affected units, Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2020-2022 audi s7, s6 sedan, a6 allroad, 2021-2022 rs7, rs6 avant, 2019-2022 a7, and a6 sedan vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 audi s7, s6 sedan, a6 allroad, 2021-2022 rs7, rs6 avant, 2019-2022 a7, and a6 sedan vehicles. liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 20, 2023. owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 90v2.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V861000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2022-11-21T00:00:00
Subject: Control module shutdown can reduce engine power
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 50,883

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 90V2
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 audi s7, s6 sedan, a6 allroad, 2021-2022 rs7, rs6 avant, 2019-2022 a7, and a6 sedan vehicles. liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.
Consequence Summary: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 20, 2023. owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 90v2.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 94.47

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NHTSA ID: 22V861000
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Created At: 1742808662
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