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2013 AUDI A6 Recall - Campaign #17V002000

 
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2013 AUDI A6 RECALL - #17V002000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 2013 AUDI A6
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured between 4/4/2011 - 12/22/2014
Recalled on 1/9/2017
Influenced by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Owners Notified on 3/3/2017
# Affected 342,867
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
 
Description Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Consequences If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective action Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
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.
See also 2013 AUDI A6 Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

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2013 AUDI A6 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

2013 AUDI A6 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM

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