Recall 18V862000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Report Date

20181205

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.

Safety Consequence

The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 82C1.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2015	AUDI	A6
2015	AUDI	A7
2016	AUDI	A6

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.