Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V642000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V642000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2016 tt roadster, a3 cabriolet, a3 sedan and a3 e-tron, 2016-2017 tt coupe, 2017 a4 sedan and q7 and 2015-2017 q3 vehicles Includes 79,895 affected units, Side Marker Lights may not Illuminate/FMVSS 108, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016 tt roadster, a3 cabriolet, a3 sedan and a3 e-tron, 2016-2017 tt coupe, 2017 a4 sedan and q7 and 2015-2017 q3 vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 tt roadster, a3 cabriolet, a3 sedan and a3 e-tron, 2016-2017 tt coupe, 2017 a4 sedan and q7 and 2015-2017 q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. this recall began november 2016. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 97cb.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V642000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-09-06T00:00:00
Subject: Side marker lights may not illuminate/fmvss 108
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 79,895

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 97CB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 tt roadster, a3 cabriolet, a3 sedan and a3 e-tron, 2016-2017 tt coupe, 2017 a4 sedan and q7 and 2015-2017 q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence Summary: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. this recall began november 2016. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 97cb.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 95.08

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