EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Audi “A8, Q7, Q8” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0618/19
Summary
A component of the wheel suspension may not be strong enough and could break over time. As a consequence, the tyre may press against the wheel arch which poses a risk of accidents.
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Product
Passenger car — Audi
- Brand
- Audi
- Name / model
- A8, Q7, Q8 · Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*1751*; type: F8; Type-approval number: e1*2001/116*0350*; type: 4L;
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car. Company recall code: 40O4
- Production dates: Vehicles produced between November and December 2018 are affected.
What is the risk?
- A component of the wheel suspension may not be strong enough and could break over time. As a consequence, the tyre may press against the wheel arch which poses a risk of accidents.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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