Published on 11. 07. 2021
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): 149,561
Source: Rapex Alert 27/2021 INFO/00138/21
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop (see below at "What the owner should do?").
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