Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The wiring harness for your rear lights is the network of wires that connects your taillights to the rest of your car. In certain 2020-2021 Audi models, this harness might be missing a protective covering in the area where the spare tire is stored.
Risk if Unfixed
If your car gets rear-ended in an accident, the exposed wires could get damaged, causing your hazard lights to fail and your doors to become stuck, making it harder to get in or out safely.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will add protective covering to the wiring harness, free of charge. You'll receive a notification with the schedule for this repair, and you should follow up to get it done as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without the scuff protection, the wires may become damaged during a rear crash, disabling the doors from being opened from the outside, causing a loss of hazard lights, and increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97EU.
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