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An official EU Safety Gate notice concerns Audi - Q7. Due to the incompatibility of the control software with the heating film used for the front camera on the windscreen, significant overheating may occur when the heating element is controlled after the ignition is switched on or at low temperatures. This may lead to a smouldering and increase the risk of the vehicle catching fire. Published 2020-01-10.
What to do now
The source does not provide specific consumer instructions. Follow the official EU Safety Gate notice for next steps.
Recall number
A12/00070/19
Official notice
2020-01-10
The hazard
The hazard
Due to the incompatibility of the control software with the heating film used for the front camera on the windscreen, significant overheating may occur when the heating element is controlled after the ignition is switched on or at low temperatures. This may lead to a smouldering and increase the risk of the vehicle catching fire.
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Brand: Audi.
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