47DE Brake Pressure Line Connection – 2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron Quattro & Q8 E-Tron Quattro

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Audi Customer Protection 47DE_DLR_ADV
Advance Notice – Safety Recall 47DE / Brake Pressure Line Connection
This notice is for:
All Dealer Personnel
Date:
June 12, 2024
Issue:
A potentially overtightened brake line connection can result in a brake fluid leak and cause the affected brake circuit to fail. If this happens, vehicle braking performance will be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.
Precautions:
If the recall condition is present in the vehicle, brake pedal travel may be extended and the “Brake fluid level low” warning message will appear in the vehicle display due to the reduced quantity of braking fluid. Due to the diagonal distribution of the two brake circuits, the vehicle can still be slowed with reduced braking power using a front wheel brake and a rear wheel brake.
Customers experiencing this situation are advised to contact their authorized Audi dealer without delay for an appointment to have the vehicle diagnosed.
As a reminder, the vehicle owner’s manual contains important information regarding vehicle’s warning lights and messages. We encourage owners and anyone who drives the vehicle to review the owner’s manual to become familiar with the types of vehicle indicators, warnings and messaging they may see.
Repair:
• REPAIR NOT YET AVAILABLE
• Dealers and owners will be notified in writing once the remedy is 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
2024
2024
Q8 E-TRON QUATTRO
48
USA
2024
2024
Q8 SPORTBACK E-TRON QUATTRO
17
CAN
2024
2024
Q8 E-TRON QUATTRO
4
CAN
2024
2024
Q8 SPORTBACK E-TRON QUATTRO
5
*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.
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-428
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. JUN 10, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-428 Manufacturer Recall No. : 47DE 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 : 65 Estimated percentage with defect : 5 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2024-2024 AUDI Q8 SPORTBACK E-TRON QUATTRO
Vehicle Type : Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by production records.
The recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall because in the affected vehicles, the brake line may not have been correctly assembled.
Q8 SPORTBACK E-TRON QUATTRO: 17
Production Dates : MAY 16, 2023 – MAR 15, 2024
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WA1DABGE4RB017357 End : WA1CAAGE5RB060532
✔ Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2024-2024 AUDI Q8 E-TRON QUATTRO
Vehicle Type : Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by production records.
The recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall because in the affected vehicles, the brake line may not have been correctly assembled. Q8 E-TRON QUATTRO: 48
Production Dates : MAY 03, 2023 – MAR 04, 2024
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WA16ABGE0RB014500 End : WA15AAGE9RB057335
✔ Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-428 Page 2 Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : A potentially overtightened brake line connection can cause premature damages and can result in a brake fluid leak and cause the affected brake circuit to fail.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If this happens, vehicle braking performance will be decreased, increasing the risk of a crash.
Description of the Cause : In the affected vehicle population, during production rework of the junction point between the brake lines and the use of an electronically monitored screwing tool was necessary. This connection may have been screwed with a too high torque, due to a wrong handling process of the tool. Due to overload, the flange of the line may break. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : If the recall condition is present in the vehicle, brake pedal travel may be extended and the “Brake fluid level low” warning message will appear in the vehicle display due to the reduced quantity of braking fluid. Due to the diagonal distribution of the two brake circuits, the vehicle can still be slowed with reduced braking power using a front wheel brake and a rear wheel brake. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Brake pressure line Component Description : Brake pressure line Component Part Number : 4KL.614.724.C Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : TI GROUP AUT.SYST. S.R.O.
Address : Neprevaska 147
Mlada Boleslav Foreign States CZE-29301 Country : Czech Republic Chronology :
January 2024: A case was identified in Europe where a warning message in a vehicle indicated a low brake fluid level. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-428
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
The analysis revealed that a junction point between the brake lines might have been fastened with too high torque due to improper handling of a screwing tool. This tool is occasionally required during the rework of the junction point between the brake lines in the production process.
In response, adjustments were made to the rework process on the assembly line and in the finish. February 2024: Laboratory analysis of the damaged part found no material defects or contamination. Additional adjustments were made to the rework process, and a report was made to the Product Safety Committee, initiating several analyses and safeguarding measures.
June 03, 2024: The Product Safety Committee decided to issue a recall to inspect and repair the vehicles in the field. This decision was based on the potential risk posed by the deviation, with the priority being the safety of Audi’s customers.
As of June 10, 2024, Audi is not aware of any customer complaint, injuries, crashes or fires due to this issue in the United States.
Date of determination: June 03, 2024
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Inspect brake pressure line coupling points and, if necessary, replace the
affected brake pressure line. Audi will not offer a reimbursement plan under this recall because the vehicles affected would be covered under the new vehicle limited warranty. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The brake lines identified as needing replacement will be replaced with new brake lines of the same type. The difference between the remedy component and the recalled component is that the remedy component will have propery torqued connection points.
Optimization of rework torque wrench against incorrect operation. Use in production from 02/2024. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers: on or before June 12, 2024. Owners on or before August 09,
2024.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 12, 2024 – JUN 12, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : AUG 09, 2024 – AUG 09, 2024
* NR – Not Reported

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