NHTSA recall 23V-601: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported August 25, 2023 · 4 affected model years

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

23V-601
August 25, 2023 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.
Safety risk
Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T9.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number23V601000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateAugust 25, 2023
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

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