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21V-295

Apr 26, 2021

Volkswagen

Lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion

Suspension

40,993

Part replacement

21V-294

Apr 26, 2021

LGS Industries

Aluminum axle hanger bracket that attaches the axle to the frame may separate and allow the axle to shift

Suspension

Repair or modification

21V-293

Apr 26, 2021

Mack Trucks

Steering transfer case may have an insufficient amount of oil

Steering

272

Part replacement

21V-292

Apr 26, 2021

Keystone RV

Safety chains installed are underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

Equipment

574

Part replacement

21V-291

Apr 23, 2021

Gillig

Overlap between the curb side and street side roof doors is insufficient and may allow the street side door to accidentally open

Structure

229

Repair or modification

21V-290

Apr 23, 2021

Rosenbauer America

Rear lights may be too bright

Lighting

Repair or modification

21V-289

Apr 23, 2021

REV Ambulance Group Orlando

These displays may experience low voltage spikes, causing the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional, due to varying electrical installations

Electrical system

Part replacement

21V-288

Apr 23, 2021

Mercedes-Benz

Air conditioner drain hoses may have been incorrectly installed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment

Equipment

6,331

Inspection

21V-287

Apr 23, 2021

Forest River

Wire with the incorrect gauge was routed from the battery and may melt

Electrical system

Part replacement

21V-286

Apr 22, 2021

Nissan

Rear left and/or right brake caliper assemblies may be missing an internal bushing, allowing the O-ring seal to move and brake fluid to leak

Brakes

14,054

Part replacement

Campaign 21V-295

Lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion

Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Filed: April 26, 2021
Component: Suspension
Vehicles affected: 40,993
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

Consequence

A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.

Affected models

Audi A4 2020 to 2021 Audi A5 2019 to 2021 Audi A6 2020 to 2021 Audi A7 2020 to 2021 Audi A8 2020 to 2021 Audi Q5 2020 to 2021 Audi Q7 2021 Audi Q8 2021and 11 more

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