AUDI A3 UK Recall Check

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2023/254 (104162)

Manufacturer Reference

97HO

Defect

On affected vehicles an electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in the interior of the vehicle may have not been installed correctly.

Remedy

Check the electrical connection and secure if necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/303 (174)

Manufacturer Reference

68I2

Defect

The restraining capability of the belt system for the front seats may be lower than intended in the event of an accident.?

Remedy

As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace both front seat belts. Advice is given?against transporting children on the front passenger seat until the seat belts have been replaced.?

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2021/323 (11)

Manufacturer Reference

47R5

Defect

The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.?

Remedy

Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/263 (133)

Manufacturer Reference

15H3

Defect

The belt pulley for the camshaft adjuster may break or the bolts for the camshaft adjuster housing may come loose

Remedy

The camshaft adjuster must be replaced on the affected vehicles

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/066 (1573)

Manufacturer Reference

72I8

Defect

The centre rear head restraint may not be to specification.

Remedy

Check the head restraint and replace if necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/338 (147)

Manufacturer Reference

72H9

Defect

The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.

Remedy

Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/061 (5208)

Manufacturer Reference

27F8

Defect

On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/040 (6)

Manufacturer Reference

69U7

Defect

There is a possibility of a faulty weld on the gas generator. If the airbag is deployed there is a risk that parts could be projected into the cabin with risk of injury to the occupants.

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace the front passenger air bag module with a correctly manufactured version.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2017/311 (30)

Manufacturer Reference

42I3

Defect

The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2017/190 (38548)

Manufacturer Reference

45F5

Defect

On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system.

Remedy

On affected vehicles install new software. Where necessary a new ABS/ESC control unit will be fitted.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2011/170 (1825)

Manufacturer Reference

23JB

Defect

On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.

Remedy

Fitting of anti-vibration balance weights must be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2009/112 (1454)

Manufacturer Reference

37ES

Defect

In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2006/136 (92)

Manufacturer Reference

69G3

Defect

The gas required to inflate the curtain airbag can escape gradually through a defective welded seam on the gas generator. In this instance the curtain airbag would fail to inflate in a collision.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the curtain airbag replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2006/031 (8586)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

The two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a non-optimally designed through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This can lead to a total failure of the flywheel and under unfavourable circumstances to a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and establish the manufacturer of the two mass flywheel. Where necessary replace the flywheel and the breather of the clutch pressure pipe.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2006/031 (8586)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

The two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a non-optimally designed through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This can lead to a total failure of the flywheel and under unfavourable circumstances to a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and establish the manufacturer of the two mass flywheel. Where necessary replace the flywheel and the breather of the clutch pressure pipe.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2006/031 (8586)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

The two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a non-optimally designed through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This can lead to a total failure of the flywheel and under unfavourable circumstances to a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and establish the manufacturer of the two mass flywheel. Where necessary replace the flywheel and the breather of the clutch pressure pipe.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2004/213 (14820)

Manufacturer Reference

20L1

Defect

It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2003/128 (21335)

Manufacturer Reference

47J4

Defect

Shatter cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo near the connections. If a vacuum pipe leaks a lot more force will be necessary to operate the brake pedal.

Remedy

The fitted vacuum pipes will be checked and replaced if necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2002/143 (541)

Manufacturer Reference

69E1

Defect

On 79 vehicles within the VIN ranges affected (with 3-spoke sports steering wheel) it is possible that in the event of a collision impact above the triggering threshold of the airbags the driver's airbag may not be deployed.

Remedy

The drivers airbag unit will be replaced on all affected vehicles with 3-spoke sports steering wheel.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2002/029 (99)

Manufacturer Reference

45B3

Defect

There is a risk that an electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. This may lead to fire damage and cause the service brake to revert to a non-anti lock mode of operation.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1998/116 (1765)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

It is possible that part of the throttle actuator mechanism can rub against the bonnet insulation and in a worst-case situation could become jammed.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and fit modified insulation material.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1998/047 (2822)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

In isolated cases the securing brackets for the rear left and right seat belt retractors may be prone to fatigue cracking. This means that the seat belts for the outer rear seats may not provide the maximum level of protection under extreme conditions.

Remedy

Fit reinforcement plates at the belt retractors.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1997/049 (1097)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

The front seat belt height adjuster may not have been manufactured to the correct specification and could endanger the belt wearer in an accident situation.

Remedy

Affected vehicles are being recalled to dealers for inspection and where required the installation of a new seat belt height adjuster.