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VehicleApr 26, 202140,993 affected

Audi recall: Suspension

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
21V295000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Apr 26, 2021
Owners notified
Jun 4, 2021
Vehicles or items affected
40,993
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Maker's own recall number
42L1

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.