A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
A vehicle stall increases 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/1250448-audi-a8-2013-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling · Recall date August 24, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V619000
“AUDI A8 (2013) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 24, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250448-audi-a8-2013-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling. Based on NHTSA recall 16V619000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V619000).
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V619000 — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. AUDI A8 (2013) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling Hello, I own a AUDI A8 (2013) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling that is covered by recall 16V619000 from Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. 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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