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🧸 Product FR January 10, 2025

audi — a8, a8l, s8, s8l voiture particulière

un bras basculant avec des fissures peut avoir été monté sur l'essieu avant. cela peut conduire le bras basculant à se casser, causant une perte de contrôle du véhicule, créant un risque d'accidents et de blessures.

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audi — a8, a8l, s8, s8l voiture particulière
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
Audi — A8, A8L, S8, S8L passenger cars A swing arm with cracks may have been installed on the front axle. This could cause the swing arm to break, leading to loss of vehicle control, accidents, and injuries.
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8 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? A car maker found a broken part in some cars. The part is called a “swing arm.” If it cracks, the car may lose control.

What's happening? A swing arm with cracks might have been put on the front axle. This could make the arm break while driving.

Does this affect me? If you own an affected Audi A8, A8L, S8, or S8L made in France, your car may have this broken part.

What should I do? Take your car to an Audi dealer right away. Ask your dealer to check and fix the swing arm.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · un bras basculant avec des fissures peut avoir été monté sur l'essieu avant. cela peut conduire le bras basculant à se casser, causant une perte de contrôle du véhicule, créant un risque d'accidents et de blessures.

First published
January 10, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/47877/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
audi — a8, a8l, s8, s8l voiture particulière. Audi — A8, A8L, S8, S8L passenger cars A swing arm with cracks may have been installed on the front axle. This could cause the swing arm to break, leading to loss of vehicle control, accidents, and injuries.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 10, 2025 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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