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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Over-Tightened Brake Line May Fail
Published: June 10, 2024Recall ID: 24V428000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Reduced braking ability can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron Quattro and Q8 E-Tron Quattro vehicles. The brake line connection may have been over-tightened and fail, resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced braking ability.
Affected Products
Over-Tightened Brake Line May Fail
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Over-Tightened Brake Line May Fail |
| Nhtsa id | 24V428000 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V428000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron Quattro and Q8 E-Tron Quattro vehicles. The brake line connection may have been over-tightened and fail, resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced braking ability. |
| Completion rate | 98.46 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pressure line as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47DE. |
| Consequence summary | Reduced braking ability can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 47DE |
| Potentially affected | 65 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-10T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Risk LevelSERVICE BRAKES, AIR