Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The wiring harness in your Audi's rear lights is like a protective covering that keeps the wires from getting damaged. In some 2021-2021 models, this protection might be missing where the spare wheel is stored.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a rear crash, the wires could get damaged without the scuff protection, causing your doors to lock from the outside and your hazard lights to stop working. This could make it harder to get help and increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will add the missing protective covering to the wiring harness at no cost to you. You'll get a notice, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you can.
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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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