April 11, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V229000
Coolant Pump may Overheat or Short-Circuit
A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V229
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 342,867
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi’s number’s for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
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
Safety Recall
Code: 19N4
Subject | After Run Coolant Pump | |||||||||||||||||
Release Date | September 14, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||
Affected Vehicles | U.S.A.: Certain 2012-2017 MY Audi vehicles with a 2.0L TFSI gasoline engine
CANADA: Certain 2013-2017 MY Audi vehicles with a 2.0L TFSI gasoline engine 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.
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Problem Description | In certain vehicles with a 2.0L TFSI gasoline engine, the electric (after run) coolant pump may short circuit and/or overheat, potentially leading to a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||||
Corrective Action | To remove the fire risk due to this defect, disconnect power to the electric (after run) coolant pump.
At a later date, Audi will conduct a service action to install a new electric (after run) coolant pump. New pumps should be available by the end of December 2018. |
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Precautions | Audi recommends parking the vehicle outdoors as a precaution until this repair is completed. | |||||||||||||||||
Parts Information | Part availability is expected to remain very limited. It is very critical that each dealership manages the parts that are allocated every week.
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Code Visibility | On or about September 14, 2018, affected vehicles will be listed on the Inventory Vehicle Open Campaign Action report under My Dealership Reports (found on www.accessaudi.com & OMD Web). A list will not be posted for dealers who do not have any affected vehicles.
On or about September 14, 2018, this campaign code will show open on affected vehicles in Elsa. On or about September 14, 2018, affected vehicles will be identified with this campaign code in the VIN Lookup tool at www.audiusa.com and on the NHTSA VIN lookup tool at www.safercar.gov. |
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Owner Notification | Owner notification will take place in September 2018. Owner letter examples are included in this bulletin for your reference. | |||||||||||||||||
Additional Information | Audi will extend warranty coverage for the turbocharger in the vehicles that have the electric (after run) coolant pump disconnected under this recall. Additional information on the warranty extension will be provided at a later date.
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. |
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Claim Entry Instructions
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:
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Service Number | 19N4 | |||||||||||||||||
Damage Code | 0099 | |||||||||||||||||
Parts Vendor Code | 002 | |||||||||||||||||
Claim Type | Sold vehicle: 7 10
Unsold vehicle: 7 90 |
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Causal Indicator | Mark Harness Plug as causal part | |||||||||||||||||
Vehicle Wash/Loaner | Do not claim wash/loaner under this action | |||||||||||||||||
Criteria I.D. | 01 | |||||||||||||||||
Disconnect after run coolant pump and install wiring harness plug.
-AND- Connect battery charger.
-AND- Connect vehicle diagnostic tester, update engine control module software
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Criteria I.D. | 02 | |||||||||||||||||
Disconnect after run coolant pump and install wiring harness plug.
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Customer Letter Example(USA)
NHTSA: 18V229
Subject: | Safety Recall 19N4 – Electric (After Run) Coolant Pump Certain 2012-2017 Model Year Audi Vehicles with a 2.0L TFSI Gasoline Engine |
Dear Audi Owner,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Audi has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2012-2017 model year Audi vehicles with a 2.0L TFSI gasoline engine. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle affected by this action.
What is the issue? | In certain vehicles with a 2.0L TFSI gasoline engine, the electric (after run) coolant pump may short circuit and/or overheat, potentially leading to a vehicle fire. |
Two (2) repair visits will be needed to fix your vehicle | Because new coolant pumps are not available yet, Audi will perform two vehicle repairs to address the issue, as follows:
Repair #1: Safety Recall 19N4 – Disconnect Electric Coolant Pump
Repair #2: Future Service Campaign to Install New Electric Coolant Pump
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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. |
Reimbursement of Expenses | If you have previously paid for repairs relating to the condition described in this letter, the enclosed form explains how to request reimbursement. We would be pleased to review your reimbursement request. |
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 Experience at 1-800-253-2834 or via our “Contact Us” page at www.audiusa.com. |
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 1888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://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
Customer Letter Example (CANADA)
Subject: | Safety Recall 19N4 – Electric (After Run) Coolant Pump Certain 2013-2017 Model Year Audi Vehicles with a 2.0L TFSI Gasoline Engine |
Subject:
Dear Audi Owner,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Audi has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2013-2017 model year Audi vehicles with a 2.0L TFSI gasoline engine. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle affected by this action.
What is the issue? In certain vehicles with a 2.0L TFSI gasoline engine, the electric (after run) coolant pump may short circuit and/or overheat, potentially leading to a vehicle fire.
Two (2) repair visits will be needed to fix your vehicle | Because new coolant pumps are not available yet, Audi will perform two vehicle repairs to address the issue, as follows:
Repair #1: Safety Recall 19N4 – Disconnect Electric Coolant Pump
Repair #2: Future Service Campaign to Install New Electric Coolant Pump
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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. |
Reimbursement of Expenses | If you have previously paid for repairs relating to the condition described in this letter, the enclosed form explains how to request reimbursement. We would be pleased to review your reimbursement request. |
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
23 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
AUDI | A4 | 2013-2016 |
AUDI | A5 | 2013-2017 |
AUDI | A5 CABRIOLET | 2013-2017 |
AUDI | A6 | 2012-2015 |
AUDI | Q5 | 2013-2017 |
36 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-18V229-2635.PDF 220.089KB
RCLRPT-18V229-2635
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-18V229-6450.pdf 247.445KB
RCAK-18V229-6450
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Audi Mandatory Stop-Sale – Safety Recall 19N4 – After-Run Coolant Pump Date: May 18, 2018
ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – 19N4 Audi INTERIM Customer Letter PRI__A (NSW)
RIONL-18V229-2417.pdf 46.843KB
RIONL-18V229-2417
ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – 19N4 Audi INTERIM Customer Letter USA__B (SW)
RIONL-18V229-6166
ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – 19N4 Audi INTERIM Customer Letter USA__A (NSW)
RIONL-18V229-5195.pdf 35.067KB
ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – 19N4 Audi INTERIM Customer Letter PRI__B (SW)
RIONL-18V229-5808.pdf 64.685KB
RIONL-18V229-5808
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Date: February 15, 2019 Revision to Safety Recall Circular 19O2/19N4 / After Run Coolant Pump
RCMN-18V229-4283
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-4
RCLQRT-18V229-9165.PDF 211.279KB
RCLQRT-18V229-9165
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-18V229-6462.pdf 1654.996KB
RCRIT-18V229-6462
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Date: March 11, 2019 Revision to Safety Recall Circular 19O2 / After Run Coolant Pump
RCMN-18V229-9082
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-3
RCLQRT-18V229-5490.PDF 211.163KB
RCLQRT-18V229-5490
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Audi Date: June 8, 2018 Status Update – Safety Recall 19N4 – After-Run Coolant Pump
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Audi Date: June 8, 2018 Status Update – Safety Recall 19N4 – After-Run Coolant Pump
RCMN-18V229-4324.pdf 127.099KB
RCMN-18V229-4324
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Advance Notice – Safety Recall 19N3/19N4 – After-Run Coolant Pump
RCMN-18V229-2339
ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – 19N4 Audi INTERIM Customer Letter USA2012__B (SW)
RIONL-18V229-6361.pdf 81.769KB
ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – 19N4 Audi INTERIM Customer Letter USA 2012__A (NSW)
RIONL-18V229-3057.pdf 71.169KB
RIONL-18V229-3057
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-18V229-9666.pdf 1644.588KB
RCRIT-18V229-9666
ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – 19N4 Audi INTERIM Customer Letter PRI 2012__B (SW)
RIONL-18V229-4008.pdf 104.272KB
RIONL-18V229-4008
ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – 19N4 Audi INTERIM Customer Letter PRI 2012__A (NSW)
RIONL-18V229-6220.pdf 117.735KB
RIONL-18V229-6220
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Date: December 12, 2018 Repair Available – Safety Recalls 19O2/19N4 / After Run Coolant Pump
RCMN-18V229-7141
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – PRI
RCONL-18V229-0907.pdf 68.859KB
RCONL-18V229-0907
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18V229-6433.pdf 52.339KB
RCONL-18V229-6433
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – PRI
RCONL-18V229-2621.pdf 58.817KB
RCONL-18V229-2621
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18V229-5596
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-18V229-7108.pdf 1691.706KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Audi February 28, 2019 Safety Recall Circular 19O2/19N4 / After Run Coolant Pump
RCMN-18V229-4959
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-18V229-7490.pdf 1318.016KB
RCRIT-18V229-7490
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18V229-7212.pdf 75.795KB
RCONL-18V229-7212
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Repair Available – Safety Recall 19N4 / After Run Coolant Pump
RCMN-18V229-8221
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – PRI
RCONL-18V229-5417.pdf 94.379KB
RCONL-18V229-5417
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-18V229-2031.pdf 1689.197KB
RCRIT-18V229-2031
Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
RCLRPT-18V229-6554.PDF 219.203KB
RCLRPT-18V229-6554
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-18V229-4648.pdf 1508.809KB
RCRIT-18V229-4648
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-1
RCLQRT-18V229-5970.PDF 211.369KB
RCLQRT-18V229-5970
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Audi April 25, 2019 Revision to Safety Recall Circular 19O2 / After Run Coolant Pump
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