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- SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi E-Tron GT vehicles. A retaining ring on top of the suspension strut may come loose, resulting air loss from the strut spring.
- Risk
- An air suspension strut failure may cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the suspension strut and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42M4.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A retaining ring on top of the front suspension strut may come loose, allowing air to escape from the strut's spring. When this happens, the suspension can fail, which may cause the vehicle to lose handling and control and increases the risk of a crash.
If you own a 2022 Audi e-tron GT affected by this recall, an authorized Audi dealer will inspect the front suspension strut and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed on February 10, 2023. You can also contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 and refer to recall number 42M4.
We recommend checking your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and scheduling your free inspection with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi e-tron GT | 2022 |
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