Audi A5 (2018): Suspension
Recall 18V893000 · Dec 17, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
36
vehicles affected
36
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V893000
- Date
- Dec 17, 2018
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 36
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of North America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback vehicles. The front suspension fasteners may not have been sufficiently tightened during vehicle production, possibly resulting in a front wheel becoming loose.
What can happen
A loose front wheel may increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension fasteners, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 23, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40O2.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V893000?
1 model: Audi A5 (2018), about 36 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V893000?
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension fasteners, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 23, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40O2.
What can happen?
A loose front wheel may increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.