NHTSA recall 14V-516 (14V516000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported August 26, 2014 - about 1,814 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V516000
- Also written as
- 14V-516
- Manufacturer number
- 47L8
- Reported
- August 26, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,814
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, to November 29, 2012 and equipped with a 3.0L TDI engine. In the affected vehicles, a check valve in the engine may become contaminated with plastic debris and allow engine oil to leak into the brake booster.
Why it is dangerous
If oil leaks into the brake booster, the brake booster diaphragm may rupture causing a loss of power braking assist, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace a vacuum line, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the brake booster system for oil contamination and, if oil contamination is present, additional components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47L8.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-516 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.