27H2 – Moisture May Enter Starter Generator – 2019-2020 Audi A6

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Audi A6 vehicles equipped with mild-hybrid t

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March 19, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V153000

Moisture May Enter Starter Generator

A short circuit in the starter generator increases the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V153

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected  5,471

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Audi A6 vehicles equipped with mild-hybrid technology and 2.0TFSI engines. Moisture may enter the starter generator and cause an electrical short circuit.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter generator, free of charge. The recall began by May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 27H2.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to  www.safercar.gov.

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