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Audi front suspension fasteners may not have been sufficiently tightened during vehicle production, possibly resulting in a front wheel becoming loose.

NHTSA campaign 18V-893 · Reported December 17, 2018 · 36 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Audi A5
VEHICLES AFFECTED
36
REMEDY
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension fasteners, and replace them as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the suspension front. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The front suspension fasteners may not have been sufficiently tightened during vehicle production, possibly resulting in a front wheel becoming loose.

WHY IT MATTERS

A loose front wheel may increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect the front suspension fasteners, and replace them as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-893.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2018Audi A5

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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