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Passenger cars (Audi A6 55Tq, Audi A7 SB 55Tq) - Repair
Official notice
27 Oct 2022
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Audi A6 55Tq, Audi A7 SB 55Tq) - Repair. Defect in the suspension system (anti-roll bar). ■ Defective component (part name): Suspension system (anti-roll bar). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Due to an inappropriate manufacturing process for the ends of the anti-roll bar, some bars develop microscopic cracks at the ends and deterioration of the material. Deterioration increases with vehicle use, and the anti-roll bar may fracture at the end section where its shape transitions from tubular to flat, causing abnormal noise. Published 2022-10-27.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 外-3495 ■ Corrective measures: Replace the affected anti-roll bar with an improved part on all vehicles.
Units affected
295
Recall number
外-3495
Official notice
2022-10-27
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the suspension system (anti-roll bar). ■ Defective component (part name): Suspension system (anti-roll bar). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Due to an inappropriate manufacturing process for the ends of the anti-roll bar, some bars develop microscopic cracks at the ends and deterioration of the material. Deterioration increases with vehicle use, and the anti-roll bar may fracture at the end section where its shape transitions from tubular to flat, causing abnormal noise.
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Brand: Audi. Contact: フォルクスワーゲングループジャパン株式会社. Phone 0120-598119.
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