Audi A8 passenger car — injuries risk (A12/00676/20)
Hazard
The suspension forks on the rear axle may be defective.As a result, the tyres may come into contact with the wheelhouse, possibly leading to a loss of control over the vehicle and increased risk of an accident.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer
Product description
Passenger car under Audi recall code: 40P4.
Matching notices: same barcode or model
Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.
- Audi A8, S8 passenger car — injuries riskEU Safety GateSerioussame brand & modelJul 12, 2019· Audi· Motor vehicles
What should I do?
If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.
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