Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolet and A3 Sedan vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may misinterpret the flywheel rotation on engine start-up as a “knocking” condition, and the adjusted air/fuel mixture may result in an engine stall.
Volkswagen Group of America – Engine Control Software May Cause Stall
| Report Received Date | 08/16/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V508000 |
| Consequence Summary | An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24DF. |
| Recall Code | 24DF |
| Potentially Affected | 8383 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V508000) |
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