If oil leaks into the brake booster, the brake booster diaphragm may rupture causing a loss of power braking assist, and increasing the risk of a crash.
If oil leaks into the brake booster, the brake booster diaphragm may rupture causing a loss of power braking assist, and increasing the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250434-audi-q7-2013-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling · Recall date August 26, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14V516000
“AUDI Q7 (2013) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 26, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250434-audi-q7-2013-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling. Based on NHTSA recall 14V516000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V516000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen of America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 14V516000 — Volkswagen of America, Inc. AUDI Q7 (2013) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling Hello, I own a AUDI Q7 (2013) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling that is covered by recall 14V516000 from Volkswagen of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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