Audi A4: Auxilliary Heater Element In Air Conditioning May Fail And/or Overheat
Audi A4, A5, Q5, and A5 Cabriolet Recall Summary Audi is recalling approximately 134,796 vehicles because the auxiliary heater element in the air conditioning system may overheat at the electrical connectors, potentially causing smoldering or fire. The fix involves replacing the heater element with an improved version and updating the air conditioning control software.
- Recalling firm
- AUDI
- Product
- Vehicles: AUDI A4, AUDI A5, AUDI Q5, AUDI A5 CABRIOLET. Units affected: 134,796
- Reason
- The auxilliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as a result of overheating in the area of the connectors in conjunction with smoulder damage or potential fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit an auxilliary heater element with opimised electrical connectors. The activation of the electric auxilliary heater must be adjusted by updating the software for the air conditioning control console.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-01-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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