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Passenger cars (Audi RS e-tron GT, Audi e-tron) - Repair
Official notice
1 Aug 2024
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Audi RS e-tron GT, Audi e-tron) - Repair. Braking system (brake hose) defect. ■ Defective component: Braking system (brake hose). ■ Structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards, and its cause: Due to an inappropriate braking system design, the front wheel brake hoses are too short. Continued use in this condition can place excessive stress on the ends of the brake hoses depending on the steering angle, causing cracks in the brake hoses. In the worst case, brake fluid may leak, the warning light may illuminate, and braking force may be reduced. Published 2024-08-01.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 外-3848. ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, replace the front wheel brake hoses and brackets with improved parts.
Units affected
741
Recall number
外-3848
Official notice
2024-08-01
The hazard
The hazard
Braking system (brake hose) defect. ■ Defective component: Braking system (brake hose). ■ Structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards, and its cause: Due to an inappropriate braking system design, the front wheel brake hoses are too short. Continued use in this condition can place excessive stress on the ends of the brake hoses depending on the steering angle, causing cracks in the brake hoses. In the worst case, brake fluid may leak, the warning light may illuminate, and braking force may be reduced.
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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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