Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2021279 - VOLKSWAGEN

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Summary

Product
Car recalled by VOLKSWAGEN
Issue
Vehicle - Engine
What to do

Please see corrective actions section below

Affected products

2021 | AUDI | RS 6, 2021 | AUDI | RS Q8, 2021 | AUDI | SQ7

Issue

Issue:
On a small number of vehicles, the engine block could crack due to a manufacturing error. This could lead to damage of other engine parts, and could result in an oil leak or an engine failure. An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of engine power while driving.

Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the engine.

Additional information

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - Car
Vehicles - SUV
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-65580
Transport Canada ID
2021279

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