Now Hear This! Audi Recall
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has announced a recall of approximately 5,625 Audi SQ5s due to a possible an electric power steering problem.
Which Audi models are affected by the recall?
Model year 2014-2015 Audi SQ5s manufactured from May 22, 2013 to April 14, 2015.
What causes the electric power steering problem?
Due to a steering motor sensor fault, the electric power steering assist system may shut down in cold temperatures. This can increase the risk of a vehicle crash if loss of power occurs.
Are there any known accidents attributed to the defect?
At this time, no known accidents have been reported by VW attributing to the defect.
What do I do if my car is one of those affected?
VW will be notifying all owners beginning July 28, 2015, and will update the power steering control module software at no charge.
If your Audi is part of this recall and you have not been notified, call your local, independent Audi repair shop to schedule an appointment to have your Audi checked and serviced for the defect.
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