Audi to Recall A6 45 TFSI from June for "Starter Generator Part Replacement"

[Asia Economy Reporter Suyeon Woo] Audi Volkswagen Korea will fully implement a recall from June to replace the starter generator parts of the Audi A6 45 TFSI model.

Audi Volkswagen Korea announced on the 29th that, upon obtaining approval from the relevant authorities, it will carry out a recall for 3,275 units of the Audi A6 45 TFSI vehicles starting June 1 as a proactive measure.

This recall involves replacing the starter generator (alternator) in the vehicle with a new part, which takes about one hour for the repair. Audi Volkswagen Korea requested that vehicle owners make reservations and visit customer centers or official service centers as quickly as possible. Various mobility services according to the repair reservation schedule will be provided free of charge.

This recall is a response to a notification recently received by Audi Volkswagen Korea from Audi headquarters in Germany, indicating that under certain conditions, moisture can enter the housing of the starter generator, causing a short circuit and potentially leading to a vehicle fire.

Since receiving the notification from headquarters, Audi Volkswagen Korea has been closely consulting with Korean authorities to promptly resolve the issue. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport gave final approval for the recall plan on the 28th, and accordingly, Audi Volkswagen Korea will immediately begin the recall from June 1.

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