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Audi Australia Pty Ltd - AUDI Audi A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q8 and Etron 2019 - 2021

recall information

Recall number
REC-001665
Campaign number
42L1
Original published date
Last updated date

make and model information

Make
AUDI
Model
Audi A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q8 and Etron
Year range
2019 - 2021
Affected units
1,623

Identifying features

VIN (Vehicle identification number)

What are the defects?

Some nuts fitted to the rear axle assembly did not meet manufacturing specifications and may break. A broken nut may lead to increased movement between the wishbone and hub carrier and a change in the wheel alignment on the rear axle.

What are the hazards?

A sudden uncontrollable movement of the rear axle cannot be ruled out and increases the risk of injury/death to vehicle occupants or other road users.

What should consumers do?

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Audi Australia Pty Ltd and are asked to arrange with their nearest authorised Audi dealership to have the work carried out free of charge.
Supplier details
Audi Australia Pty Ltd

Who should owners/operators contact for more information?

Contact name
Audi Australia
Contact phone
1800 502 834

Responsible regulator

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Product type