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NHTSARecalled Aug 26, 2014 · #14V516000

Loss of Brake Assist due to Booster Contamination

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Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, to November 29, 2012 and equipped with a 3.0L TDI engine. In the affected vehicles, a check valve in the engine may become contaminated with plastic debris and allow engine oil to leak into the brake booster. If oil leaks into the brake booster, the brake booster diaphragm may rupture causing a loss of power braking assist, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Loss of Brake Assist due to Booster Contamination
  • 2013 Audi Q7
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
2013 Audi
UPCs

What you should do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace a vacuum line, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the brake booster system for oil contamination and, if oil contamination is present, additional components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47L8.

View the official CPSC notice