The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.

Electrical System — Wiring

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.

Actions

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.

Documents (24)

• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Audi Subject Auxiliary Heater Release Date January 09, 2018 Revision Summary Note added on page 32 to turn auxiliary heater back on in the MMI once the repair has been completed.
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Audi Subject Auxiliary Heater Release Date December 18, 2017 Revision Summary Claiming instructions updated to include labor operation for adapting HVAC door end stops.
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Subject Auxiliary Heater Release Date December 15, 2017
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Audi Subject Auxiliary Heater Release Date December 15, 2017 Revision Summary Adaptation test plan steps added on page 32.
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Audi Date: December 14, 2017 Subject: Repair Available for Safety Recall 80C5 – Auxiliary Heater
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Audi Date: October 19, 2017 Subject: Advance Notice Safety Recalls 80C5/80C6 – Auxiliary Heater Certain 2013-2016 MY Audi Vehicles
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 3
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Audi Subject Auxiliary Heater & Software Release Date January 09, 2018 Revision Summary Note added on page 32 to turn auxiliary heater back on in the MMI once the repair has been completed.
• MAHLE Response letter received on 11/17/2017
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 2
• Recall 573 Report
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Subject Auxiliary Heater & Software Release Date November 28, 2017
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: November 27, 2017 Subject: Repair Available for Safety Recall 80C6 – Auxiliary Heater
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - USA
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - USA
• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Audi PRI
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Subject Auxiliary Heater & Software Release Date December 21, 2017 Revision Summary Criteria 01 added to the claim entry instructions.
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Audi USA
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 4
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-4

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