Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's gear position indicator may not work properly, so you might not know if you've actually put the car in Park.
Risk if Unfixed
If you don't apply the parking brake, your vehicle could roll away and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Audi will fix the problem for free by replacing the gearbox in your vehicle. A dealer will contact you to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect within the gearbox, despite selecting the Park position, the vehicle may still unexpectedly roll.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the geabox in the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37K6.
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