Audi — Q5
Passenger car.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Fire
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- Divergent torques during the bolting process may cause the cylinder head cover bolts to loosen. Motor oil may come out of the cylinder head cover bolt holes, come into contact with hot parts of the engine, and thereby generate smoke or cause a fire.
- Origin
- Germany
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? Audi has recalled some Q5 cars. A problem with bolts may let oil leak near hot parts.
What's happening? Oil could touch hot engine parts and cause smoke or fire. Audi is fixing this.
Does this affect me? This affects Q5 cars in Germany and eight other EU countries.
What should I do? Take your car to an Audi dealer to check the bolts. Ask your mechanic if you’re unsure.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Divergent torques during the bolting process may cause the cylinder head cover bolts to loosen. Motor oil may come out of the cylinder head cover bolt holes, come into contact with hot parts of the engine, and thereby generate smoke or cause a fire. · Origin: Germany
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