An extended recall notice for Audi A4, A5, A5 Cabriolet & Q5 Modles supplied by Audi Australia Pty Ltd as the airconditioner auxilary heater may overheat causing damage or a fire.
Audi Australia Pty Ltd — Audi A4, A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 Models (extended recall)
PRA No.
2018/16955
Date published
19 Aug 2018
Campaign number
80C6
Product description
Audi A4, A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 models manufactured from April 2011 to May 2015
3 877 affected vehicles
This recall was extended on 15 April 2019.
This recall was extended on 27 June 2019 to include additional vehicles.
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
See attached VIN list (updated)
VIN list (updated).pdf (153.14 KB)
What are the defects?
The auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as a result of overheating in the area of the connectors.
What are the hazards?
If the heater element in the air conditioner overheats, this may lead to smoulder damage or potentially a fire.
What should consumers do?
Audi Australia Pty Ltd is contacting all known owners of affected vehicles. Consumers should contact their nearest Audi Dealer to arrange for inspection and replacement of the heater element and update the software on the air conditioner control unit.
For any queries or concerns, phone the Audi Australia 24-hour toll-free number 1800 50 AUDI (2834).
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Audi Australia Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development is the responsible regulator for this recall.
