AUDI A8 UK Recall Check

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/132 (4690)

Manufacturer Reference

21H7

Defect

The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small.

Remedy

The oil strainer will be replaced with a revised version with a larger mesh size.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/036 (5327)

Manufacturer Reference

42L5

Defect

Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.

Remedy

The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2021/234 (57169)

Manufacturer Reference

69BT

Defect

On vehicles with TAKATA driver airbag and NADI gas generator manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.

Remedy

The driver airbag unit must be checked on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2021/330 (9536)

Manufacturer Reference

69CJ

Defect

On vehicles with 3-spoke steering wheel manufactured within a specific period the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.

Remedy

The gas generator in the driver airbag must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2021/236 (10089)

Manufacturer Reference

42L1

Defect

One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.

Remedy

The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2020/287 (798)

Manufacturer Reference

51G6

Defect

The engine compartment seal may become deformed and come loose in unfavourable circumstances

Remedy

A retaining plate will be fitted on the affected vehicles to prevent the engine compartment seal from coming loose.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2020/135 (1568)

Manufacturer Reference

38C7

Defect

It is possible that gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line.

Remedy

The production date of the gear oil line must be checked first on the vehicles affected and the gear oil line must be replaced if necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2020/032 (6)

Manufacturer Reference

40P4

Defect

The rigidity of the rear shock absorber forks may be impaired

Remedy

Replace the rear shock absorber forks on affected vehicles

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2020/114 (353)

Manufacturer Reference

48O8

Defect

Fluid may leak out of the return hose for the hydraulic power steering.

Remedy

The return hose for the hydraulic power steering must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/229 (2)

Manufacturer Reference

72J3

Defect

The rigidity of a component securing the seat rail for the front passenger seat may be impaired

Remedy

Both guide rails for the front passenger seat must be replaced on the vehicles affected

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/099 (2763)

Manufacturer Reference

24DP

Defect

It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).

Remedy

The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/065 (31)

Manufacturer Reference

40O4

Defect

A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork.

Remedy

Replace the affected shock absorber forks.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/111 (6)

Manufacturer Reference

72H4

Defect

On vehicles with active head restraints the retaining clip which holds the extendible part of the head restraint in its end position may not have been installed.

Remedy

Manufacturer to recall all affected vehicles to check for missing clip and replace if necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2017/078 (2622)

Manufacturer Reference

69P2

Defect

Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2016/144 (42)

Manufacturer Reference

60C3

Defect

The sunroof glass panel may not be correctly bonded to the sunroof sliding frame.

Remedy

Rebond glass panel.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2015/031 (1073)

Manufacturer Reference

24AP

Defect

Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2013/113 (140)

Manufacturer Reference

60B6

Defect

Glass sunroof manufactured within a specific period due to stress distribution during production may break unexpectedly.

Remedy

Check production date of glass roof panel and replace if necessary. Not all of the range of vins are affected.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2006/159 (1543)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

It may be possible that the driver's airbag may not inflate in an optimum manner during a collision.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the driver's airbag replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2003/160 (235)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

On vehicles in the affected range there is a possibility that the cover of the driver's airbag can come into contact with the driver if the airbag is triggered.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles to replace the driver's airbag

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1999/072 (38307)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

Faulty seals could lead to premature wear of the track rod bearings (ends) and if the warning noises are ignored it is possible that the track rod bearing pin could work loose and affect steering control.

Remedy

Recall vehicles in order to replace the track rod ends with ones fitted with an improved seal.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1997/075 (50523)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

In weather conditions which favour the build up of static electricity the air bag may deploy spontaneously if the driver enters or leaves the vehicle while carrying a high static charge. This can only happen when the car is stationery and not while it is in motion.

Remedy

Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an earth cable to the steering wheel to conduct any static charge to earth.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1996/049 (144)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

In high stress conditions the tyres fitted to the subject vehicles may lose pressure. The tyres concerned are Michelin size 225/60R 1698W CXKA.

Remedy

The affected vehicles are being recalled to Audi dealers to allow the tyres to be identified and replaced where appropriate.