A recall notice for Audi A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q8 and Etron 2019 - 2021 supplied by Audi Australia Pty Ltd as some nuts fitted to the rear axle assembly did not meet manufacturing specifications and may break. A broken nut may lead to increased movement between the wishbone and hub carrier and a change in the wheel alignment on the rear axle.
Audi Australia Pty Ltd - AUDI Audi A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q8 and Etron 2019 - 2021
recall information
Recall number
REC-001665
Campaign number
42L1
Original published date
4 September 2021
Last updated date
3 September 2021
make and model information
Make
AUDI
Model
Audi A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q8 and Etron
Year range
2019 - 2021
Affected units
1,623
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
REC-001665-VIN-List-1.csv (CSV, 30.14 KB)
What are the defects?
Some nuts fitted to the rear axle assembly did not meet manufacturing specifications and may break. A broken nut may lead to increased movement between the wishbone and hub carrier and a change in the wheel alignment on the rear axle.
What are the hazards?
A sudden uncontrollable movement of the rear axle cannot be ruled out and increases the risk of injury/death to vehicle occupants or other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Audi Australia Pty Ltd and are asked to arrange with their nearest authorised Audi dealership to have the work carried out free of charge.
Supplier details
Audi Australia Pty Ltd
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Audi Australia
Contact phone
1800 502 834
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications is the responsible regulator for this recall.
