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Audi - Vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty
Official notice
7 Jun 2021
Last checked
7 Jun 2021
An official DVSA notice concerns Audi - Vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty. Vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty Published 2021-06-07.
What to do now
The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and where necessary replaced on the vehicles affected.
Units affected
263
Recall number
R-2021-204
Official notice
2021-06-07
The hazard
The hazard
Vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty
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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Company & contacts
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Brand: Audi. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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Documents, notices & source
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