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
makesAndModels2016-2017 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.