Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V400000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V400000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2016-2017 audi q3 vehicles Includes 24,754 affected units, Crash Avoidance Parking Brake Use/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2016-2017 audi q3 vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 audi q3 vehicles. if the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. the recall began july 31, 2017. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 45g6.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V400000
Report Received Date: 2017-06-26T00:00:00
Subject: Crash avoidance parking brake use/fmvss 108
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 24,754

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 45G6
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 audi q3 vehicles. if the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence Summary: A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. the recall began july 31, 2017. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 45g6.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 94.4

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NHTSA ID: 17V400000
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Created At: 1742808662
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