NHTSA recall 17V622000
Electrical system › Wiring
Audi A4 Allroad and 2 more
Reported Oct 5, 2017216,913 vehicles affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Maker’s number 80C5/80C6Built Feb 16, 2012 – Jul 31, 2015
The defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
The risk
The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.