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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V516000

2013 Audi Q7 — Engine and engine cooling

Published August 26, 2014 · Recall initiated: August 26, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V516000, published August 26, 2014. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2013 Audi Q7 — Engine and engine cooling.

What's the hazard

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, to November 29, 2012 and equipped with a 3.0L TDI engine. In the affected vehicles, a check valve in the engine may become contaminated with plastic debris and allow engine oil to leak into the brake booster.

What to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace a vacuum line, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the brake booster system for oil contamination and, if oil contamination is present, additional components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47L8.

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Recall details

Brand
AUDI
Model
Q7
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Lot
2013 AUDI Q7
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Audi Q7 — Engine and engine cooling recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V516000 on August 26, 2014. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, to November 29, 2012 and equipped with a 3.0L TDI engine. In the affected vehicles, a check valve in the engine may become contaminated with plastic debris and allow engine oil to leak into the brake booster.

What should I do if I have this product?

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace a vacuum line, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the brake booster system for oil contamination and, if oil contamination is present, additional components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47L8.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: Q7.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)