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Campaign 18V862000

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ID: #18V862000 MFR: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

What Happened
The auxiliary heater in your Audi is a vital safety feature that provides heat to your car's cabin. The electrical connection that powers it might have been installed incorrectly, causing extra electrical resistance.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connection overheats, it could catch fire, which is a serious risk to your safety and the safety of others around you.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect the electrical connector and replace the auxiliary heater and connector if needed, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.

Affected Vehicles

2016 AUDI A6
2015 AUDI A6
2015 AUDI A7

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #18V862000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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