Audi A3 passenger car — fire risk
Hazard
The starter motor may overheat. This could lead to a fire breaking out in the vehicle.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer
Product description
Passenger car
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 A3 passenger car — injuries risk (A12/0714/17)EU Safety GateSerioussame brand & modelJun 2, 2017· 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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