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17V-508

Aug 16, 2017

Volkswagen

Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may misinterpret the flywheel rotation on engine start-up as a "knocking" condition, and the adjusted air/fuel…Engine and cooling · Software update

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17V-506

Aug 14, 2017

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Engine control unit and transmission control unit software may have compatibility conflicts and cause the engine to shut-down while the driver…Electrical system · Software update

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Aug 14, 2017

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Aug 14, 2017

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Software that controls the ladder rotation circuit may allow the ladder to rotate even after the rotation joystick is releasedElectrical system · Software update

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17V-406

Aug 14, 2017

Navistar

These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine…Fuel system · Part replacement

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Selected: 17V-508

Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may misinterpret the flywheel rotation on engine start-up as a "knocking" condition, and the adjusted air/fuel…

Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Filed: Aug 16, 2017
Component: Engine and cooling
Vehicles affected: 8,383
Remedy: Software update
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (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.

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected models

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2017 to 2018

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