Volkswagen recalls certain 2020 Audi Q8 vehicles due to potential transmission fluid leaks that could cause slippery road surfaces and increase crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free inspection and repair.
If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may become slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling specific 2020 Audi Q8 vehicles because a weak weld in the transmission oil pipe might cause automatic transmission fluid leaks while driving. This leak could make roads slippery and raise the chance of a crash.
A weak weld in the transmission oil pipe can cause automatic transmission fluid to leak while driving. This leak may create slippery road conditions, increasing the risk of losing control of the vehicle and crashing.
Owners of 2020 Audi Q8 vehicles with the specific transmission oil pipe weld issue are affected. Drivers using these vehicles on roads with potential leaks face the highest risk.
This recall applies to 2020 Audi Q8 vehicles. The issue involves a specific weld on the transmission oil pipe that may leak transmission fluid.
Owners should call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a free inspection and repair of the transmission oil pipe.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38C7.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q8 vehicles because a weak weld on the transmission oil pipe may cause automatic transmission fluid leaks while driving.
This recall applies to 2020 Audi Q8 vehicles with a specific weld issue on the transmission oil pipe that may leak transmission fluid.
Volkswagen will inspect and replace the transmission oil pipe at no cost. Owners should contact customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule the repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V272000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 20V272000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38C7. 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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