What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2017483
- Recall date
- 6 October 2017
- Make
- Audi
- Models
- Q5, A5, A4
- Model years
- 2013 to 2016
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Electrical
- Raised as
- Safety TC
- Vehicles affected
- 37,066
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, the contacts within the electrical connector of the auxiliary heater could corrode. This could cause the auxiliary heater to fail and/or cause the wires to overheat and melt. If the wires were to melt, it could lead to an open circuit and/or overheating, which could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and update vehicle software as necessary.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2017483.