Volkswagen Group of America – Possible Loss of ABS from Brake Booster Corrosion

Volkswagen Group of America (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. Corrosion in the brake booster may cause the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), speedometer display, and brake assist to stop functioning.


Affected models:

Report Received Date 20210913
NHTSA ID 21V707000
Consequence Summary A loss of braking assist, ABS, and ESC will increase the effort and distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Dealers will replace the brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47R7.
Recall Code 47R7
Potentially Affected 38
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V707000)

What the owner should do?

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