NHTSARecalled Jan 3, 2017 · #17V002000
Coolant Pump May Overheat and cause Fire
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating. If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Product details
- Product
- Coolant Pump May Overheat and cause Fire
- 2012-2015 Audi A6
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Model numbers
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What you should do
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.