Problem description:
The nuts on the eccentric bolt of the rear-axle spring-link control arm may break due to stress corrosion. As a result, the rear axle could move in the wrong direction, in an uncontrollable manner at high speeds.
The Audi A6 models affected by this recall were manufactured between 7 November 2019 and 16 April 2021.
Audi recall code: 42L1
Affected models: A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, Q8, E-TRON
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): n/a
Source: Rapex Alert 27/2021 INFO/00138/21
If you read about a recall that you think may affect your car, you should make immediate contact with a Audi dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
UK car-owners can easily make a pre-check by visiting DVLA website and entering the car registration number; it will also reveal the car’s current MOT status.
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