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Audi A4, A5, A6, A7, Q5 passenger car — fire risk (A12/00689/20)

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireMay 8, 2020

Hazard

Moisture can penetrate into the belt starter generator.This can result in a short circuit, leading to local overheating and increased risk of fire.Due to the permanent power supply of the starter generator, this can occur when the vehicle has already been parked for a while.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer

Product description

Passenger cars equipped with 2.0 TFSI & TDI engine and mild hybrid system.

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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