Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 vehicles. If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”
Volkswagen Group of America – Crash Avoidance Parking Brake Use/FMVSS 108
| Report Received Date | 06/26/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V400000 |
| Consequence Summary | A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 45G6. |
| Recall Code | 45G6 |
| Potentially Affected | 24754 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V400000) |
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