NHTSA recall 16V-619 (16V619000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported August 24, 2016 - about 9,067 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V619000
- Also written as
- 16V-619
- Manufacturer number
- 80B9
- Reported
- August 24, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~9,067
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.
Why it is dangerous
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-619 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.