NHTSA recall 14V516000
Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013 Audi q7 vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, to November 29, 2012 and equipped with a 3.0L tdi engine. In the affected vehicles, a check valve in the engine may become contaminated with plastic debris and allow engine oil to leak into the brake booster.
Why it matters: If oil leaks into the brake booster, the brake booster diaphragm may rupture causing a loss of power braking assist, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace a vacuum line, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the brake booster system for oil contamination and, if oil contamination is present, additional components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 24, 2014.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2013 Audi Q7.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V516000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.