Audi A5: Auxilliary Heater Element In Air Conditioning May Fail And/or Overheat
Recall Summary Audi is recalling approximately 457,148 A5, A4, Q5, and A5 Cabriolet vehicles because the auxiliary heater element in the air conditioning system may overheat and fail, potentially causing smoldering or fire. The issue stems from overheating at the electrical connectors. Audi will replace the auxiliary heater element with an improved version that has optimized connectors.
- Recalling firm
- AUDI
- Product
- Vehicles: AUDI A5, AUDI A4, AUDI Q5, AUDI A5 CABRIOLET. Units affected: 457,148
- Reason
- The auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as the result of overheating in the area of the connectors. This can lead to smoulder damage or potentially a fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and change the auxiliary heater element for one with optimised electrical connectors.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-02-19
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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