Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The coolant valve in your Audi A8 is a critical part that helps your engine run smoothly. It's located between your engine and the cooling system, regulating the temperature of your engine fluids.
Risk if Unfixed
If the coolant valve leaks, it could cause your engine to suddenly lose power or stall while you're driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty coolant valve and check for any coolant damage to the electrical connector – all of this will be done at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification with the exact date and time to bring your vehicle in.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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