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Passenger cars (Audi Audi A8 60Tq and others) - Repair
Official notice
24 May 2021
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Audi Audi A8 60Tq and others) - Repair. Engine control unit defect. ■ Defective component and details: Due to improper work process management, some engine control units have wiring connector terminals without sealing pins fitted. As a result, moisture may enter the connector and cause rust on the connector terminals or the terminals of the unit. In the worst case, the engine warning light may illuminate and engine output may be reduced by emergency driving mode. Published 2021-05-24.
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(Notification number) 外-3198
Recall number
外-3198
Official notice
2021-05-24
The hazard
The hazard
Engine control unit defect. ■ Defective component and details: Due to improper work process management, some engine control units have wiring connector terminals without sealing pins fitted. As a result, moisture may enter the connector and cause rust on the connector terminals or the terminals of the unit. In the worst case, the engine warning light may illuminate and engine output may be reduced by emergency driving mode.
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Brand: Audi. Contact: アウディジャパン株式会社.
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