Recall Details For: 2019 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 19V114000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 127477
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:19V114000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: AUDI
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: S5 CABRIOLET
- MODEL YEAR: 2019
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : 40O4/40O6
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20190228
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20190228
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 34
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20190318
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20190220
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20190222
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 40O4.
RECALL NOTES: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
UNIQUE COMPONENT NUMBER: 000097067004098724000000035
