Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
Volkswagen Group of America – Auxiliary Heater Electrical Connector may Melt
| Report Received Date | 10/05/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V622000 |
| Consequence Summary | The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6. |
| Recall Code | 80C5/80C6 |
| Potentially Affected | 216913 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V622000) |
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