NHTSA recall 19V277000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Audi Q5 and 1 more
Reported Apr 8, 201912,645 vehicles affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Maker’s number 47O9Built Jul 18, 2018 – Nov 7, 2018
The defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short.
The risk
A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are not affected and will still function.
The remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47O9.