EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger transport vehicle AUDI, “e-tron” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01789/21
Summary
Due to a manufacturing anomaly, a fault is indicated by an error message on the instrument panel. There is a risk that an electronic component of the brake pressure unit may corrode over time and leads to the malfunction of the brake assist system, the vehicle stability systems and the speed display on the instrument panel, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid…
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Product
Passenger transport vehicle — AUDI,
- Brand
- AUDI,
- Name / model
- e-tron · e1*2007/46*1914*XX
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Brake pressure unit
- Production dates: 6.05.2021 - 14.07.2021
What is the risk?
- Due to a manufacturing anomaly, a fault is indicated by an error message on the instrument panel. There is a risk that an electronic component of the brake pressure unit may corrode over time and leads to the malfunction of the brake assist system, the vehicle stability systems and the speed display on the instrument panel, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
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: 18/10/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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