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November 25, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V737000
Rear Light Wiring Harness Missing Scuff Protection
Without the scuff protection, the wires may become damaged during a rear crash, disabling the doors from being opened from the outside, causing a loss of hazard lights, and increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V737
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 5,426c
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, and 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback vehicles. The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion protection in the area of the spare wheel well.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi’s number for this recall is 97EU.
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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