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Passenger cars (Audi Q5 40TDIq and 5 other models) - Repair
Official notice
28 Feb 2023
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Audi Q5 40TDIq and 5 other models) - Repair. Vehicle body (plastic cover inside the fender) defect ■ Defective component (part name): Vehicle body (plastic cover inside the fender) ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: The attachment clips for the plastic cover inside the rear fender have an inappropriate shape and may loosen due to driving vibrations or similar factors. Consequently, the clips may come off and, in the worst case, the plastic cover may detach while driving. Published 2023-02-28.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 外-3578 ■ Details of corrective action: Replace the attachment clips with improved parts on all vehicles.
Units affected
85
Recall number
外-3578
Official notice
2023-02-28
The hazard
The hazard
Vehicle body (plastic cover inside the fender) defect ■ Defective component (part name): Vehicle body (plastic cover inside the fender) ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: The attachment clips for the plastic cover inside the rear fender have an inappropriate shape and may loosen due to driving vibrations or similar factors. Consequently, the clips may come off and, in the worst case, the plastic cover may detach while driving.
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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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