Engine Control Software May Cause Stall – 2017-2018 Audi A3

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V508
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 8,383

 

Engine Control Software May Cause Stall

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet and A3 Sedan vehicles.

The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may misinterpret the flywheel rotation on engine start-up as a “knocking” condition, and the adjusted air/fuel mixture may result in an engine stall.

 

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin September 29, 2017.

Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 24DF.

 

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.safercar.gov.

 

Check if your Audi has a Recall

 


https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCAK-17V508-2021.pdf

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