NHTSA Recall # | 124396 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V297000 |
MFG Compaign # | 37K6 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | Q5 |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSIT |
Date of notification | 15/05/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 11/10/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 11/10/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 03/05/17 |
Report created | 05/05/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 5 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 audi q5 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect within the gearbox, despite selecting the park position, the vehicle may still unexpectedly roll. |
Consequence summary | Despite selecting 'park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the geabox in the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began may 15, 2017. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37k6. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |