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February 24, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V111000
Engine Control Module Malfunction
An engine control module malfunction may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V111
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 238
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a control module malfunction.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary. The connector will also be inspected for corrosion, and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 12, 20121. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi’s number for this recall is 97EV.
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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