Audi A3 E-tron: The Fuse In The High-voltage System May Have Been Manufactured With An Insufficient Quantity Of Extinguishing Sand
Recall Summary Audi is recalling 7,312 A3 e-tron and Q3 e-tron vehicles because the fuse in the high-voltage system may not have enough extinguishing sand, which is used to suppress arcs during electrical faults. The fix involves installing insulation above the high-voltage battery switching unit. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- AUDI
- Product
- Vehicles: AUDI A3 e-tron, AUDI Q3 e-tron. Units affected: 7,312
- Reason
- The fuse in the high-voltage system (HV system) in vehicles built within a limited period may have been manufactured with an insufficient quantity of extinguishing sand. Remedy: Insulation must be fitted above the switching unit for the high-voltage battery.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2022-04-07
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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