NHTSA recall 17V-400 (17V400000)
exterior lighting recall reported June 26, 2017 - about 24,754 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V400000
- Also written as
- 17V-400
- Manufacturer number
- 45G6
- Reported
- June 26, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~24,754
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 vehicles. If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Why it is dangerous
A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 45G6.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-400 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.