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Audi is recalling certain 2019-2021 model year vehicles, including Q7, Q8, Q5, A4, A6, A8, and S-series models. A lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion, which could misalign the rear axle and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and associated bolts if necessary at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2021. Owners should contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834, and can reference recall number 42L1.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
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