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Audi - Gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line
Official notice
19 May 2020
Last checked
19 May 2020
An official DVSA notice concerns Audi - Gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line. Gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line Published 2020-05-19.
What to do now
The production date of the gear oil line must be checked first on the vehicles affected and the gear oil line must be replaced if necessary.
Units affected
1,568
Recall number
R-2020-135
Official notice
2020-05-19
The hazard
The hazard
Gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: Audi. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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Source & status
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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