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17V-297

May 3, 2017

Volkswagen

Due to a manufacturing defect within the gearbox, despite selecting the Park position, the vehicle may still unexpectedly roll

Powertrain

Part replacement

17V-293

May 1, 2017

Volkswagen

Affected vehicles have head curtain air bags that may not deploy properly in the event of a crash

Airbags

17,694

Part replacement

17V-287

Apr 28, 2017

Volkswagen

Incorrect front seat head restraints (rests) may have been installed, possibly resulting in the seat occupant's head being inadequately restrained…

Seats

Part replacement

17V-280

Apr 26, 2017

Volkswagen

Safety certification label has an incorrect vehicle production date

Equipment

2,091

Repair or modification

17V-196

Mar 22, 2017

Volkswagen

In a lower-speed crash situation, the air bag control unit software may deploy the passenger frontal air bag improperly if the front seat…

Airbags

11,618

Software update

17V-150

Mar 8, 2017

Volkswagen

Component within the front, rear, and rear center seat belt retractor pretensioners may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is…

Seat belts

1,676

Part replacement

17V-137

Mar 2, 2017

Volkswagen

Affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle

Equipment

4,875

Repair or modification

17V-136

Mar 2, 2017

Volkswagen

Affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle

Equipment

797

Repair or modification

17V-075

Feb 8, 2017

Volkswagen

Brake fluid may leak slowly from the some of the brake line connections, resulting in a low brake fluid level

Brakes

1,007

Part replacement

17V-070

Feb 3, 2017

Volkswagen

These vehicles have an engine that may seize due to an improper casting of the block

Engine and cooling

Part replacement

Campaign 17V-297

Due to a manufacturing defect within the gearbox, despite selecting the Park position, the vehicle may still unexpectedly roll

Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Filed: May 3, 2017
Component: Powertrain
Vehicles affected: 5
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect within the gearbox, despite selecting the Park position, the vehicle may still unexpectedly roll.

Consequence

Despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the geabox in the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37K6.

Affected models

Audi Q5 2017

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