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Audi A5 Front Suspension Bolts May Be Loose

NHTSA campaign 18V893000 · Reported Dec 17, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

high How serious is it? About this label

A loose front wheel can affect vehicle handling and increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V893000
Reported to NHTSA	Dec 17, 2018
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Suspension:front
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some A5 Sportback vehicles may have front suspension fasteners that were not tightened enough when the vehicle was built. Over time, this could cause a front wheel to become loose. A loose front wheel can affect how the vehicle handles and increases the risk of a crash.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected. 2. Contact an Audi dealer, or call Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. 3. Inspection and replacement of the fasteners, if needed, is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V893000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Audi A5

Who to contact

Audi — official Audi recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-253-2834

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Audi Suspension Recalls Involve Loose Fasteners and Cracking Components · all 3 Audi recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: A loose front wheel may increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.