What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2021249
- Recall date
- 26 April 2021
- Make
- Audi
- Models
- A5, A4, Q5, S4, S6, A6, A8, S7, S8, S5, A7, SQ5, Rs Q8, Q7, Q8, Rs 5, Rs 6, Rs 7
- Model years
- 2019 to 2021
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Suspension
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 5,396
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. If a nut breaks, there could be sudden changes in rear wheel alignment. This can cause a loss of vehicle stability. rn rnSafety Risk: rnReduced vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. rn rnCorrective Actions:rnAudi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear trailing arm lock nuts. If necessary, the associated bolt(s) will be replaced as well.
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 2021249.