2015 Audi A5 Recalls - Vehicle Recall Information

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TXL 185 538 "PURE GOLD" Breitenfurt (16361n)

Am 20. September 2023 bespannte die 185 538 den DGS 59900 von Ingolstadt nach Bremerhaven-Speckenbüttel. Damit wurden fabrikneue Fahrzeuge der Marke Audi für den Export nach Übersee befördert. Bei Breitenfurt im Altmühltal konnte ich die beliebte, ganz in Gold gehaltene Werbelok von TXLogistik fotografieren. Kurze Zeit später gab es jedoch einen Eigentümerwechsel, die Traxx-Maschine wechselte zu SRI Rail Investment. Dabei hat sie natürlich ihre Aufschriften verloren, der goldene Lack blieb allerdings erhalten. Erster Mieter ist Lokomotion, 185 538 läßt sich somit auch weiterhin häufig in Süddeutschland und Österreich beobachten.

On September 20, 2023, 185 538 hauled DGS 59900 from Ingolstadt to Bremerhaven-Speckenbüttel. This was transporting brand new Audi vehicles for export overseas. Near Breitenfurt in the Altmühltal valley, I was able to photograph the popular TXLogistik advertising locomotive in gold. A short time later, however, there was a change of ownership and the Traxx locomotive moved to SRI Rail Investment. Naturally, it lost its lettering, but the golden paintwork was retained. The first tenant is Lokomotion, so 185 538 can still be seen frequently in southern Germany and Austria.

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Posted on: 2018-04-13
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 audi a5 cabriolet, a5 sedan and audi q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 audi a6 vehicles and 2013-2016 audi a4 sedan and a4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l turbo fsi engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.

Consequence
A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be sent an initial notification beginning on june 11, 2018. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19n3/19n4. Note: this recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17v002.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Posted on: 2017-10-06
Description
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.

Consequence
The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recalls for 2015 Audi A5

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING