Safety Recall 27i6 / Terminal Cover – 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Coupe

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December 9, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V760000

Terminal Cover Can Compromise 12-Volt Power Supply

In the event of a rear crash, the incorrect cover can cause the 12-volt power supply to be compromised, preventing the vehicle doors from being opened from the outside, or the hazard warning lights from functioning, increasing risk of injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V760

Manufacturer VolkswageneBay Group of America, Inc.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,355

 

Summary

VolkswageneBay Group of America, Inc. (AudieBay) is recalling certain 2018-2019 AudieBay RS5 Coupe vehicles. An incorrect positive battery terminal cover was installed.

 

Remedy

AudieBay will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive terminal cover, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact AudieBay customer service at 1-800-253-2834. AudieBay’s number for this recall is 27i6.

 

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.

 

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Problem Description

The affected vehicles were erroneously equipped with a plus (positive) terminal cover that might be less capable of assuring 12 V-power supply in a rear crash according to FMVSS and CMVSS 301 (Fuel system integrity) at 80 km/h (approximately 50 mph). In case of a rear crash (according to FMVSS/CMVSS 301 at 80 km/h (approximately 50 mph)) it may be possible for the 12-volt power supply of the vehicle to become compromised.
While there is no noncompliance with FMVSS/CMVSS 301, this could result in not being possible to open the vehicle doors from the outside, or the hazard warning lights may not function due to a compromised electric power supply. This may lead to an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants in a rear crash if the power supply is affected.

 

Corrective Action

Replace the plus (positive) terminal cover.

 

Code Visibility

On or about January 12, 2021, the campaign code will be applied to affected vehicles.

 

Owner Notification

Owner notification will take place in January 2021. Owner letter examples are included in this bulletin for your reference.

 

Repair Overview

Replace positive battery terminal cover.

 

Repair Procedure

  • Access the battery.
  • Remove positive battery terminal cover <1>.

 

  • Install new positive battery terminal cover <arrow>.
  • Ensure the cover is clipped in and secured.

 



2 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
AUDIeBayRS52018-2019

 


10 Associated Documents

Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V760-3567.pdf 568.557KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – AUDIeBay Date: December 17, 2020 Advance Notice โ€“ Safety Recall 27i6 / Terminal Cover

RCMN-20V760-6553.pdf 700.343KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – 27i6 AudieBay Customer PRI

RCONL-20V760-3190.pdf 155.482KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-20V760-4160.pdf 243.972KB

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-20V760-2755.PDF 216.126KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – 27i6 AudieBay Customer

RCONL-20V760-0609.pdf 140.22KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-1

RCLQRT-20V760-0458.PDF 211.158KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Date: January 11, 2021 Repair Available โ€“ Safety Recall 27i6 / Terminal Cover

RCMN-20V760-1412.pdf 703.513KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-2

RCLQRT-20V760-8292.PDF 211.26KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-3

RCLQRT-20V760-3788.PDF 211.347KB

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