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December 7, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V901000
Missing Weight Capacity Information/Part 567
Missing weight information may result in unintentional overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V901
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 297
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.”
Remedy
Audi dealers will install an overlay label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Audi’s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi’s number for this recall is 50ZZ.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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Affected Vehicles
Country | Beginning Model Year | Ending Model Year | Vehicle | Vehicle Count |
USA | 2023 | 2023 | A3 SEDAN | 63 |
USA | 2023 | 2023 | RS3 SEDAN | 159 |
USA | 2023 | 2023 | S3 SEDAN | 75 |
CAN | 2023 | 2023 | A3 SEDAN | 21 |
CAN | 2023 | 2023 | S3 SEDAN | 86 |
Problem Description
The Safety Certification label (located on the B-pillar) does not have the required weight information/specifications printed on it. This makes the label noncompliant with regulatory requirements. Missing weight specifications can cause someone to overload the vehicle. Overloading a vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Install an overlay (label) containing the correct vehicle weight specifications on the existing safety certification label.
Code Visibility
On December 16, 2022, the campaign code was applied to affected vehicles.
Owner Notification
Owner notification will take place in February 2023. Owner letter examples are included in this bulletin for your reference.
Chronology :
September 23, 2022: An error within the safety certification label on the B-pillar regarding the weight specifications was found on a vehicle in the port. An immediate investigation was started.
September – October 2022: A Stop-Order was issued for all vehicles still in the port and the factory. The information for the Safety Certification label was corrected in the relevant IT system and vehicles still in the port and in the factory received a corrected label.
October 2022 – November 2022: The topic was submitted to the Audi Product Safety Committee and the affected scope of vehicles in the field was further investigated and verified.
November 22, 2022: NHTSA ran an FMVSS 214 compliance test and the testing vendor indicated that there were missing weight values on the Safety Certification label.
November 30, 2022: The Audi Product Safety Committee decides a voluntary recall in order to install a label on the safety certification label on the B-pillar containing the weight specifications.
Audi is not aware of any warranty claims, customer complaints or other field reports due to this issue.
3 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
AUDI | A3 | 2023 |
AUDI | RS3 | 2023 |
AUDI | S3 | 2023 |
9 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-22V901-6940.pdf 645.692KB
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22V901-7008.PDF 216.419KB
Volkswagen – Advance Notice – Compliance Recall 50ZZ / Safety Certification Label – December 2022
RCMN-22V901-2807.pdf 840.113KB
ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RIONL-22V901-3950.pdf 111.192KB
ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RIONL-22V901-4291.pdf 127.008KB
Volkswagen – Remedy Instructions and TSB – February 2023
RCRIT-22V901-0634.pdf 777.765KB
Volkswagen – Audi Dealer Launch Notice – February 2023
RCMN-22V901-7171.pdf 857.677KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-22V901-8773.pdf 154.214KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-22V901-5122.pdf 166.825KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-901 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Submission Date : DEC 07, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-901 Manufacturer Recall No. : 50ZZ Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Address : 3800 Hamlin Road Auburn Hills MI 48326 Company phone : 1-800-893-5298 Population : Number of potentially involved : 297 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 AUDI S3 SEDAN Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by records of the vehicle assembly information. The recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall because recalled vehicles were assembled with a safety certification label that does not contain weight specifications. S3 SEDAN: 75 Production Dates : JUN 21, 2022 – AUG 31, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : WAUJ3DGY2PA000789 End : WAUG3DGY4PA016700 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2023-2023 AUDI RS3 SEDAN Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by records of the vehicle assembly information. The recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall because recalled vehicles were assembled with a safety certification label that does not contain weight specifications. RS3 SEDAN: 159 Production Dates : JUN 24, 2022 – SEP 01, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : WUAG4DGY4PA900008 End : WUAG4DGY2PA901531 ✔ Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-901 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 3 : 2023-2023 AUDI A3 SEDAN Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by records of the vehicle assembly information. The recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall because recalled vehicles were assembled with a safety certification label that does not contain weight specifications. A3 SEDAN: 63 Production Dates : JUN 15, 2022 – SEP 19, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : WAUBUDGY9PA000631 End : WAUHUDGY4PA026886 ✔ Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : The Safety Certification label (located on the B-pillar) does not have the required weight information/specifications printed on it. FMVSS 1 : 567 – Certification FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : The label is non-compliant with 49 CFR Part 567 – Certification. Missing weight specifications can cause someone to overload the vehicle. Overloading a vehicle increases the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : When creating the safety certification label for MY 2023, a mistake occurred as the weight specifications were not transferred into the relevant IT system. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name 1 : safety certification label Component Description : safety certification label containing the weight specifications Component Part Number : 8K0 010 559 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-901 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Name : AUDI AG Address : NR Ingolstadt Foreign States 85045 Country : Germany Chronology : September 23, 2022: An error within the safety certification label on the B-pillar regarding the weight specifications was found on a vehicle in the port. An immediate investigation was started. September – October 2022: A Stop-Order was issued for all vehicles still in the port and the factory. The information for the Safety Certification label was corrected in the relevant IT system and vehicles still in the port and in the factory received a corrected label. October 2022 – November 2022: The topic was submitted to the Audi Product Safety Committee and the affected scope of vehicles in the field was further investigated and verified. November 22, 2022: NHTSA ran an FMVSS 214 compliance test and the testing vendor indicated that there were missing weight values on the Safety Certification label. November 30, 2022: The Audi Product Safety Committee decides a voluntary recall in order to install a label on the safety certification label on the B-pillar containing the weight specifications. Audi is not aware of any warranty claims, customer complaints or other field reports due to this issue. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Audi will conduct a recall to remedy this issue. At no cost to customers, Audi dealers will install an overlay (label) containing the correct vehicle weight specifications on the existing safety certification label. Audi will not offer a reimbursement plan under this recall. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy component is an overlay (label) containing the weight values as required by 49 CFR Part 567 – Certification. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Vehicles produced after September 19, 2022 received a safety certification label containing the required weight specifications. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers/owners: On or before February 03, 2023 Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 03, 2023 – FEB 03, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : FEB 03, 2023 – FEB 03, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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AUDI DEALER COMMUNICATION Ensure all dealership personnel are aware of this notice so they are able to address customer questions. Contact Warranty if you require additional assistance. Direct press inquiries to Audi Public Relations. Audi Customer Protection 50ZZ_DLR_ADV Advance Notice – Compliance Recall 50ZZ / Safety Certification Label This notice is for: Dealer Principal General Manager Sales Managers Service Manager Parts Manager Service Advisor Warranty Administrator Technicians Date: December 16, 2022 Issue: The Safety Certification label (located on the B-pillar) does not have the required weight information/specifications printed on it. This makes the label noncompliant with regulatory requirements. Missing weight specifications can cause someone to overload the vehicle. Overloading a vehicle increases the risk of a crash. Repair: REPAIR NOT YET AVAILABLE Check daily campaign open inventory report or OMD for affected vehicles in inventory. Affected Vehicles Country Beginning Model Year Ending Model Year Vehicle Vehicle Count USA 2023 2023 A3 SEDAN 63 USA 2023 2023 RS3 SEDAN 159 USA 2023 2023 S3 SEDAN 75 CAN 2023 2023 A3 SEDAN 21 CAN 2023 2023 S3 SEDAN 86 *Counts reflect overall population; some vehicles may have already been repaired. Check Campaigns/Actions screen in Elsa on the day of repair to verify that a VIN qualifies for repair under this action. Elsa is the only valid campaign inquiry & verification source. Notes: IMPORTANT REMINDER: VEHICLES AFFECTED BY SAFETY & COMPLIANCE RECALLS New Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: It is a violation of federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by this notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. By law, dealers must correct, prior to delivery for sale or lease, any vehicle that fails to comply with an applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or that contains a defect relating to motor vehicle safety. Pre-Owned Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: Dealers should not deliver any pre-owned vehicles in their inventory which are involved in a safety or compliance recall until the defect has been remedied. -END OF MESSAGE
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Audi of America, Inc., 3800 Hamlin Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 If you should have any questions about this communication, please contact Audi Customer Experience at 1-800-253-2834 or via our “Contact Us” page at www.audiusa.com. If you still cannot obtain satisfaction, you may file a complaint with: The Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. To check your vehicle’s eligibility for repair under this or any other recall/service campaign, please visit the Recall/Service Campaign Lookup tool at www.audiusa.com and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If you are the lessor and registered owner of the vehicle identified in this action, the law requires you to forward this letter immediately via firstclass mail to the lessee within ten (10) days of receipt. If you have changed your address or sold the vehicle, please fill out the enclosed prepaid Owner Reply card and mail it to us so we can update our records. 50ZZ USA Form No. F_3.4_AHQ-GQO-CP-C_018 Rev. 4.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL This notice applies to your vehicle: NHTSA: 22V901 Audi Recall: 50ZZ – Safety Certification Label INTERIM SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE A recall repair is not yet available This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Audi has decided that certain 2023 model year Audi vehicles fail to conform to 49 CFR Part 567 – Certification. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle affected by this action. About this recall: The Safety Certification label (located on the B-pillar) does not have the required weight information/specifications printed on it. This makes the label noncompliant with regulatory requirements. Missing weight specifications can cause someone to overload the vehicle. Overloading a vehicle increases the risk of a crash. A recall repair is not yet available. Audi is working to make a recall remedy available as quickly as possible, and we will send you another letter once this work can be completed. At that time, you will be able to schedule this work with your authorized Audi dealer. Right now, your dealer does not have the parts or instructions to perform the recall work. In the interim, we are providing you with the missing information applicable to your specific vehicle. Please refer to the information below. We ask that you ensure all vehicle operators are made aware of this information, and recommend keeping this letter with your vehicle owner’s manual for future reference. VIN: GVWR LBS: GAWR LBS FRONT: GAWR LBS REAR: Your safety and that of your passengers is our highest priority. We apologize for any inconvenience this letter may cause. Sincerely, Audi Customer Protection Audi of America, Inc., 3800 Hamlin Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Si tiene alguna pregunta acerca de esta notificación, comuníquese con Atención al cliente de Audi al 1-800-253-2834 o a través de nuestra página “Contact Us” (Contáctenos) en www.audiusa.com. Si aún no obtuvo una respuesta satisfactoria, puede presentar una queja en la siguiente dirección: The Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. También puede llamar a la línea directa gratuita de seguridad vehicular al 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), o bien ingresar a http://www.safercar.gov. Si desea comprobar la elegibilidad de su vehículo para una reparación en el marco de esta o de cualquier otra campaña de llamada a revisión o de servicio, utilice la herramienta Recall/Service Campaign Lookup (Búsqueda de campañas de llamada a revisión o de servicio) en www.audiusa.com e ingrese el número de identificación del vehículo (VIN). Si usted es el arrendador y propietario registrado del vehículo identificado en esta campaña, la ley exige que reenvíe esta carta de inmediato al arrendatario por correo de primera clase en el plazo de diez (10) días a partir de su recepción. Si cambió su dirección o vendió el vehículo, complete la tarjeta prepagada de respuesta del propietario que se encuentra adjunta y envíenosla para que podamos actualizar nuestros registros. 50ZZ USA Formulario n.º F_3.4_AHQ-GQO-CP-C_018 Rev. 4.0 CAMPAÑA DE LLAMADA A REVISIÓN IMPORTANTE POR MOTIVOS DE SEGURIDAD Este aviso corresponde a su vehículo: NHTSA: 22V901 Campaña de llamada a revisión de Audi: 50ZZ: etiqueta de certificación de seguridad AVISO DE CAMPAÑA DE LLAMADA A REVISIÓN PROVISIONAL DE SU VEHÍCULO POR MOTIVOS DE SEGURIDAD El servicio de reparación por la llamada a revisión aún no está disponible El presente aviso se le envía de acuerdo con la Ley Nacional de Seguridad de Tráfico y Vehículos Motorizados. Audi determinó que ciertos vehículos Audi modelo 2023 no cumplen con 49 CFR, Parte 567: Certificación. Nuestros registros indican que usted es propietario de uno de los vehículos afectados por esta campaña. Acerca de esta campaña de llamada a revisión: La etiqueta de certificación de seguridad (ubicada en el montante B) no tiene impresa la información o las especificaciones obligatorias de peso. Esto hace que la etiqueta no cumpla con los requisitos normativos. La falta de especificaciones de peso puede generar una sobrecarga del vehículo. La sobrecarga de un vehículo aumenta el riesgo de choque. El servicio de reparación por la llamada a revisión aún no está disponible. Audi está trabajando para que el servicio de reparación por la llamada a revisión esté disponible lo antes posible, y le enviaremos otra carta una vez que las reparaciones puedan comenzar. A partir de ese momento, podrá programar este trabajo con su concesionario Audi autorizado. En este momento, su concesionario no dispone de las piezas ni de las instrucciones para realizar el servicio de revisión. Mientras tanto, le proporcionaremos la información faltante que aplique a su vehículo específico. Consulte la información que se encuentra a continuación. Le solicitamos que se asegure de que todos los operadores del vehículo sepan esta información y recomendamos mantener esta carta junto con el manual del propietario del vehículo para consultarla en el futuro. NÚMERO DE IDENTIFICACIÓN DEL VEHÍCULO (VIN): Índice de peso bruto del vehículo (GVWR) (lb): Índice de peso bruto del eje (GAWR), delantero (lb): GAWR, trasero (lb): Su seguridad y la de sus pasajeros es nuestra máxima prioridad. Nos disculpamos por cualquier inconveniente que esta carta pueda causarle. Atentamente, Defensa del Consumidor de Audi
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The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2023 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved. February 2023 50ZZ Page 1 of 8 Compliance Recall Code: 50ZZ Subject Safety Certification Label Release Date February 17, 2023 Affected Vehicles Country Beginning Model Year Ending Model Year Vehicle Vehicle Count USA 2023 2023 A3 SEDAN 63 USA 2023 2023 RS3 SEDAN 159 USA 2023 2023 S3 SEDAN 75 CAN 2023 2023 A3 SEDAN 21 CAN 2023 2023 S3 SEDAN 86 Check Campaigns/Actions screen in Elsa on the day of repair to verify that a VIN qualifies for repair under this action. Elsa is the only valid campaign inquiry & verification source. Campaign status must show “open.” If Elsa shows other open action(s), inform your customer so that the work can also be completed at the same time the vehicle is in the workshop for this campaign. Problem Description The Safety Certification label (located on the B-pillar) does not have the required weight information/specifications printed on it. This makes the label noncompliant with regulatory requirements. Missing weight specifications can cause someone to overload the vehicle. Overloading a vehicle increases the risk of a crash. Corrective Action Install an overlay (label) containing the correct vehicle weight specifications on the existing safety certification label. Code Visibility On December 16, 2022, the campaign code was applied to affected vehicles. Owner Notification Owner notification will take place in February 2023. Owner letter examples are included in this bulletin for your reference. Additional Information Please alert everyone in your dealership about this action, including Sales, Service, Parts and Accounting personnel. Contact Warranty if you have any questions. IMPORTANT REMINDER ON VEHICLES AFFECTED BY SAFETY & COMPLIANCE RECALLS New Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: It is a violation of federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by this notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. By law, dealers must correct, prior to delivery for sale or lease, any vehicle that fails to comply with an applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or that contains a defect relating to motor vehicle safety. Pre-Owned Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: Dealers should not deliver any pre-owned vehicles in their inventory which are involved in a safety or compliance recall until the defect has been remedied. Dealers must ensure that every affected inventory vehicle has this campaign completed before delivery to consumers. The information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2023 Audi Group of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved. February 2023 50ZZ Page 2 of 8 Label Overlay Ordering Information Initial Allocation: NO Due to the small number of affected vehicles, there will be no label overlay allocation. Label Overlay Ordering: Compliance Label Ordering Portal Label overlays must be ordered through the Compliance Label Ordering Portal on accessaudi.com. Please have the VIN(s) you are ordering for available when you place your order. In the Campaign Recall Update section, request the part number with suffix “RVU”. The correct label overlay part number will be populated according to the VIN entered and the campaign code. Criteria Part Number Units/Market Qty. Part Description (weights) 01 4L000027901RVU LBS/US 1 Safety Certification Label Overlay (4299-2381-2105) 02 4L000027902RVU LBS/US 1 Safety Certification Label Overlay (4475-2425-2238) 4L0000279C2RVU KG/CAN 1 Safety Certification Label Overlay (2030-1100-1015) 03 4L0000279C3RVU KG/CAN 1 Safety Certification Label Overlay (2030-1100-1015) 04 4L000027904RVU LBS/US 1 Safety Certification Label Overlay (4586-2480-2304) 05 4L000027905RVU LBS/US 1 Safety Certification Label Overlay (4519-2414-2293) 4L0000279C5RVU KG/CAN 1 Safety Certification Label Overlay (2050-1095-1040) CAUTION Pay close attention to the criteria for each affected vehicle to ensure the correct label overlay is affixed. The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2023 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved. February 2023 50ZZ Page 3 of 8 Claim Entry Instructions The labor times listed here may differ from the labor operations and labor times listed in ELSA. After campaign has been completed, enter claim as soon as possible to help prevent work from being duplicated elsewhere. Attach the Elsa screen print showing action open on the day of repair to the repair order. If customer refused campaign work: U.S. dealers: Submit the request through Audi Warranty Online under the Campaigns/Update option. Canada dealers: Upload the repair order [signed by customer] to Audi WIN/Operations/Campaign Closure. Service Number 50ZZ Damage Code 0099 Parts Vendor Code 002 Claim Type Sold vehicle: 7 10 Unsold vehicle: 7 90 Causal Indicator Mark labor as causal Vehicle Wash/Loaner Do not claim wash/loaner under this action Vehicles will have more than one criteria. Complete and claim all applicable criteria on one claim. Criteria I.D. ALL (see below) LABOR Labor Op Time Units Description 4440 23 99 10 Install safety certification label overlay OUTSIDE MATERIAL Criteria Part Number Quantity Description Amount 01, 8Y 4L000027901 1 Overlay $25.00 02, 8Y 4L000027902 or 4L0000279C2 03, 8Y 4L0000279C3 04, 8Y 4L000027904 05, 8Y 4L000027905 or 4L0000279C5 Please enter part number in ALL CAPS The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2023 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved. February 2023 50ZZ Page 4 of 8 Customer Letter Example (USA) This notice applies to your vehicle: , NHTSA: 22V901 Subject: Compliance Recall 50ZZ – Safety Certification Label Dear Audi Owner, This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Audi has decided that certain 2023 model year Audi vehicles fail to conform to 49 CFR Part 567 – Certification. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle affected by this action. What is the issue? The Safety Certification label (located on the B-pillar) does not have the required weight information/specifications printed on it. This makes the label noncompliant with regulatory requirements. Missing weight specifications can cause someone to overload the vehicle. Overloading a vehicle increases the risk of a crash. What will we do? To correct this noncompliance, your authorized Audi dealer will install an overlay (label) containing the correct vehicle weight specifications on the existing safety certification label. This work will take just a few minutes to complete and will be performed for you free of charge. Please keep in mind that your dealer may need additional time for the preparation of the repair, as well as to accommodate their daily workshop schedule. What should you do? Please contact your authorized Audi dealer without delay to schedule this recall repair. For your convenience, you can also visit www.audiusa.com and click on the “Find a Dealer” link to locate a dealer near you and schedule this service. Additionally, we are providing you with the missing information applicable to your specific vehicle. Please refer to the information below. We ask that you ensure all vehicle operators are made aware of this information, and recommend keeping this letter with your vehicle owner’s manual for future reference. VIN: GVWR LBS: GAWR LBS FRONT: GAWR LBS REAR: Lease vehicles and address changes If you are the lessor and registered owner of the vehicle identified in this action, the law requires you to forward this letter immediately via first-class mail to the lessee within ten (10) days of receipt. If you have changed your address or sold the vehicle, please fill out the enclosed prepaid Owner Reply card and mail it to us so we can update our records. Checking your vehicle for open Recalls and Service Campaigns To check your vehicle’s eligibility for repair under this or any other recall/service campaign, please visit the Recall/Service Campaign Lookup tool at www.audiusa.com and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If you still cannot obtain satisfaction, you may file a complaint with: The Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1- 888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. We apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause; however we are taking this action to help ensure your safety and continued satisfaction with your vehicle. Sincerely, Audi Customer Protection The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2023 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved. February 2023 50ZZ Page 5 of 8 Customer Letter Example (Canada) This notice applies to your vehicle: , Transport Canada Recall: 2022-694 Subject: Compliance Recall 50ZZ – Safety Certification Label Dear Audi Owner, This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may be non-compliant with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations and that the noncompliance could affect the safety of a person. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle affected by this action. What is the issue? The Safety Certification label (located on the B-pillar) does not have the required weight information/specifications printed on it. This makes the label noncompliant with regulatory requirements. Missing weight specifications can cause someone to overload the vehicle. Overloading a vehicle increases the risk of a crash. What will we do? To correct this noncompliance, your authorized Audi dealer will install an overlay (label) containing the correct vehicle weight specifications on the existing safety certification label. This work will take just a few minutes to complete and will be performed for you free of charge. Please keep in mind that your dealer may need additional time for the preparation of the repair, as well as to accommodate their daily workshop schedule. What should you do? Please contact your authorized Audi dealer without delay to schedule this recall repair. Additionally, we are providing you with the missing information applicable to your specific vehicle. Please refer to the information below. We ask that you ensure all vehicle operators are made aware of this information, and recommend keeping this letter with your vehicle owner’s manual for future reference. VIN: GVWR KG: GAWR KG FRONT: GAWR KG REAR: Lease vehicles and address changes If you are the lessor and registered owner of the vehicle identified in this letter, you shall forward this letter (and any subsequent notice, if applicable) to the lessee within ten (10) days of receipt. If you have changed your address or sold the vehicle identified in this letter, please fill out the enclosed prepaid Owner Reply Card and mail it to us so we can update our records. Can we assist you further? If your authorized Audi dealer fails or is unable to complete this work free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact Audi Customer Relations Monday through Friday from 8AM to 8PM EST at 1-800-822-2834 or via our “Contact Audi Canada” page at www.audi.ca. We apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause; however we are taking this action to help ensure your safety and continued satisfaction with your vehicle. Sincerely, Audi Customer Protection The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved. February 2023 50ZZ Page 6 of 8 Repair Instruction Section A – Check for Previous Repair Enter the VIN in Elsa and proceed to the “Campaign/Action” screen. TIP On the date of repair, print this screen and keep a copy with the repair order. Confirm the Campaign/Action is open . If the status is closed, no further work is required. Note the Applicable Criteria ID for use in determining the correct work to be done and corresponding parts associated. CRITICAL REPAIR STEP STOP! If multiple software update Campaign/Actions are open, they must be performed in order of the Start date . The oldest should be performed first. All Safety Recalls must be completed prior to completing this campaign. Proceed to Section B. NOTE These repair instructions may differ from the labor operations and labor times listed in ELSA. Damages resulting from improper repair or failure to follow these work instructions are the dealer’s responsibility and are not eligible for reimbursement under this action. This procedure must be read in its entirety prior to performing the repair. Due to variations in vehicle equipment and options, the steps/illustrations in this work procedure may not identically match all affected vehicles. Diagnosis and repair of pre-existing conditions in the vehicle are not covered under this action. When working during extreme temperatures, it is recommended that the vehicle be allowed to acclimate inside the shop to avoid temperature-related component damage/breakage. The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved. February 2023 50ZZ Page 7 of 8 Section B – Repair Procedure Open the driver front door. Locate the “Safety Certification” label on the lower part of the B-pillar. Clean the surface of the existing label. Peel the replacement label overlay off the backing paper. Apply the label overlay so only the affected data is covered. Do not cover any additional data on the existing label. CAUTION Ensure the correct label overlay is affixed to the correct vehicle. Ensure minimal air bubbles are created when installing the new label overlay. NOTE The surface of the existing label must be clean, dry, and free from oil residue prior to applying the replacement label overlay. Handle the replacement label overlay carefully. Do not touch the adhesive backing. Proceed to Section C The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2023 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Volkswagen Canada. All Rights Reserved. February 2023 50ZZ Page 8 of 8 Section C – Campaign Completion Stamp Item#: AUD4927ENG -ORItem # AUD4927FRE Once the campaign has been completed, the technician should stamp the repair order. Stamps are available for ordering through the Compliance Label Ordering Portal.
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50ZZ USA IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL This notice applies to your vehicle: , NHTSA: 22V901 Subject: Compliance Recall 50ZZ – Safety Certification Label Dear Audi Owner, This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Audi has decided that certain 2023 model year Audi vehicles fail to conform to 49 CFR Part 567 – Certification. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle affected by this action. What is the issue? The Safety Certification label (located on the B-pillar) does not have the required weight information/specifications printed on it. This makes the label noncompliant with regulatory requirements. Missing weight specifications can cause someone to overload the vehicle. Overloading a vehicle increases the risk of a crash. What will we do? To correct this noncompliance, your authorized Audi dealer will install an overlay (label) containing the correct vehicle weight specifications on the existing safety certification label. This work will take just a few minutes to complete and will be performed for you free of charge. Please keep in mind that your dealer may need additional time for the preparation of the repair, as well as to accommodate their daily workshop schedule. What should you do? Please contact your authorized Audi dealer without delay to schedule this recall repair. For your convenience, you can also visit www.audiusa.com and click on the “Find a Dealer” link to locate a dealer near you and schedule this service. Additionally, we are providing you with the missing information applicable to your specific vehicle. Please refer to the information below. We ask that you ensure all vehicle operators are made aware of this information, and recommend keeping this letter with your vehicle owner’s manual for future reference. VIN: GVWR LBS: GAWR LBS FRONT: GAWR LBS REAR: Audi of America, Inc. 3800 Hamlin Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 +1 800 253 2834 www.audiusa.com Audi of America, Inc. IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Lease vehicles and address changes If you are the lessor and registered owner of the vehicle identified in this action, the law requires you to forward this letter immediately via first-class mail to the lessee within ten (10) days of receipt. If you have changed your address or sold the vehicle, please fill out the enclosed prepaid Owner Reply card and mail it to us so we can update our records. Checking your vehicle for open Recalls and Service Campaigns To check your vehicle’s eligibility for repair under this or any other recall/service campaign, please visit the Recall/Service Campaign Lookup tool at www.audiusa.com and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If you still cannot obtain satisfaction, you may file a complaint with: The Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. We apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause; however we are taking this action to help ensure your safety and continued satisfaction with your vehicle. Sincerely, Audi Customer Protection 50ZZ USA CAMPAÑA DE LLAMADA A REVISIÓN IMPORTANTE POR MOTIVOS DE SEGURIDAD El presente aviso corresponde a su vehículo: , NHTSA: 22V901 Asunto: Campaña de llamada a revisión por motivos de cumplimiento 50ZZ: etiqueta de certificación de seguridad Estimado propietario de un vehículo Audi: El presente aviso se le envía de acuerdo con la Ley Nacional de Tráfico y Seguridad de Vehículos Motorizados de EE. UU. Audi determinó que ciertos vehículos modelo 2023 no cumplen con 49 CFR, Parte 567: Certificación. Nuestros registros indican que usted es propietario de uno de los vehículos afectados por esta campaña. ¿Cuál es el problema? La etiqueta de certificación de seguridad (ubicada en el montante B) no tiene impresa la información o las especificaciones obligatorias de peso. Esto hace que la etiqueta no cumpla con los requisitos normativos. La falta de especificaciones de peso puede generar una sobrecarga del vehículo. La sobrecarga de un vehículo aumenta el riesgo de choque. ¿Qué haremos? Para corregir este defecto, su concesionario Audi autorizado aplicará una etiqueta que contiene las especificaciones correctas de peso del vehículo sobre la etiqueta de certificación de seguridad existente. Este servicio llevará solo unos minutos y se le ofrecerá de forma gratuita. No obstante, considere la posibilidad de que su concesionario necesite tiempo adicional para la preparación del servicio y la organización del horario del taller. ¿Qué debe hacer? Comuníquese de inmediato con un concesionario autorizado de Audi para programar este servicio de reparación. También puede visitar el sitio www.audiusa.com y hacer clic en “Find a Dealer” (Buscar concesionario) para encontrar un concesionario cercano a su domicilio y programar este servicio. Además, le proporcionaremos la información faltante que aplique a su vehículo específico. Consulte la información que se encuentra a continuación. Le solicitamos que se asegure de que todos los operadores del vehículo sepan esta información y recomendamos mantener esta carta junto con el manual del propietario del vehículo para consultarla en el futuro. NÚMERO DE IDENTIFICACIÓN DEL VEHÍCULO (VIN): Índice de peso bruto del vehículo (GVWR) (lb): Índice de peso bruto del eje (GAWR) delantero (lb): Índice de peso bruto del eje (GAWR) trasero (lb): Audi of America, Inc. 3800 Hamlin Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 +1 800 253 2834 www.audiusa.com Audi of America, Inc. CAMPAÑA DE LLAMADA A REVISIÓN IMPORTANTE POR MOTIVOS DE SEGURIDAD Vehículos rentados y cambios de dirección Si usted es el arrendador y propietario registrado del vehículo identificado en esta campaña, la ley exige que reenvíe esta carta de inmediato al arrendatario por correo de primera clase en el plazo de los diez (10) días posteriores a la recepción. Si cambió de dirección o vendió el vehículo, complete la tarjeta prepagada de respuesta del propietario adjunta y envíenosla para que podamos actualizar nuestros registros. Comprobación de la elegibilidad de su vehículo para campañas de llamada a revisión o de servicio vigentes Si desea comprobar la elegibilidad de su vehículo para una reparación en el marco de esta o de cualquier otra campaña de llamada a revisión o de servicio, utilice la herramienta Recall/Service Campaign Lookup (Búsqueda de campañas de llamada a revisión o de servicio) en www.audiusa.com e ingrese el número de identificación del vehículo (VIN). Si aún no está satisfecho, puede presentar una queja a la siguiente dirección: The Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. También puede llamar a la línea directa y gratuita de seguridad de vehículos al 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) o ingresar a http://www.safercar.gov. Le pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente que esto pueda haberle ocasionado; sin embargo, hemos tomado esta medida para garantizar su seguridad y su continua satisfacción con el vehículo. Atentamente, Defensa del Consumidor de Audi
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COMMUNICATION AUX CONCESSIONNAIRES AUDI Tous les employés en concession doivent lire cet avis pour pouvoir répondre aux questions des clients. Si vous avez besoin d’aide, communiquez avec le service de la garantie. Transmettez toute question des médias au Service des relations publiques d’Audi. Protection des consommateurs Audi 50ZZ_DLR_LAUNCH Réparation disponible – Rappel de conformité 50ZZ/Étiquette d’homologation de sécurité Destinataires : Concessionnaire en titre Directeur général Directeurs des ventes Directeur du service Directeur des pièces Conseiller du service Administrateur de la garantie Techniciens Date : 16 février 2023 Problème : L’étiquette d’homologation de sécurité (située sur le montant B) ne comprend pas l’information ou les spécifications relatives au poids requises. Elle n’est donc pas conforme aux exigences réglementaires. L’information manquante sur le poids pourrait entraîner la surcharge du véhicule et, ainsi, augmenter le risque d’accident. Réparation : RÉPARATION DISPONIBLE – 17 février 2023 – Apposer une étiquette de rechange contenant les spécifications relatives au poids du véhicule appropriées sur l’étiquette d’homologation de sécurité existante. Consulter Elsa/ServiceNet pour obtenir les instructions de réparation et de réclamation complètes. Consulter le rapport quotidien des véhicules en stock avec campagnes ouvertes ou OMD Web pour connaître les véhicules en stock touchés. Effectuer les travaux sur tous les véhicules en stock avant leur livraison au client. Service des pièces : Étant donné le faible nombre de véhicules touchés, il n’y aura pas d’allocation d’étiquette de rechange. Les étiquettes de rechange doivent être commandées sur le portail de commande d’étiquettes de conformité sur accessaudi.com. Veuillez avoir sous la main les NIV pour lesquels vous commandez des étiquettes lors de votre commande. Dans la section Campaign Recall Update (mise à jour sur le rappel de la campagne), demandez le numéro de pièce avec le suffixe « RVU ». Le numéro de pièce de l’étiquette de rechange appropriée sera indiqué automatiquement en fonction du NIV entré et du code de campagne. Veuillez consulter la circulaire de campagne pour obtenir tous les renseignements. Véhicules touchés : Pays A.-M. (début) A.-M. (fin) Véhicule Nbre de véhicules ÉTATS-UNIS 2023 2023 A3 BERLINE 63 ÉTATS-UNIS 2023 2023 RS 3 BERLINE 159 ÉTATS-UNIS 2023 2023 S3 BERLINE 75 CANADA 2023 2023 A3 BERLINE 21 CANADA 2023 2023 S3 BERLINE 86 * Le nombre de véhicules reflète l’ensemble des véhicules touchés; certains véhicules peuvent déjà avoir été réparés. Examiner l’écran sur les campagnes de rappel/service d’Elsa le jour de la réparation pour vérifier si le véhicule (NIV) est admissible à une réparation en vertu de cette campagne. Elsa est la seule source valide d’interrogation et de vérification des campagnes. Remarques : Planifier immédiatement les rendez-vous en vue d’effectuer la correction. Envoi aux propriétaires – février 2023 RAPPEL IMPORTANT : VÉHICULES TOUCHÉS PAR DES RAPPELS DE SÉCURITÉ ET DE CONFORMITÉ Véhicules neufs en stock aux concessions : La livraison par un concessionnaire d’un véhicule motorisé neuf ou de tout équipement de véhicule motorisé neuf ou d’occasion (y compris un pneu) visé par cet avis, que ce soit dans le cadre d’une vente ou d’une location, avant que la défectuosité ou la non-conformité n’ait été corrigée constitue une infraction à la loi fédérale. La loi exige que les concessionnaires corrigent tout véhicule motorisé qui n’est pas conforme à une norme de sécurité des véhicules automobiles applicable ou qui présente une défectuosité relative à la sécurité automobile avant qu’il ne soit vendu ou loué. Véhicules d’occasion en stock aux concessions : Les concessionnaires ne doivent pas livrer un véhicule d’occasion en stock visé par un rappel de sécurité ou de conformité avant qu’il n’ait été réparé. – FIN DU MESSAGE –
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