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NHTSARecalled Jun 26, 2017 · #17V400000

Crash Avoidance Parking Brake Use/FMVSS 108

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 vehicles. If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Crash Avoidance Parking Brake Use/FMVSS 108
  • 2016-2017 Audi Q3
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 45G6.

View the official CPSC notice