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Passenger car — recall

Name: Passenger car
Brand: Audi

Automotive · European Union · 2024-07-12

Origin: Germany

Audi passenger car brake hose screws overtightened, causing breakage and fluid leaks

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-07-12
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Audi
Models affected	Q8 e-tron, Q8 e-tron Sportback
Defect	Overtightening of the screws connections on the brake hoses can lead the screws to break and brake fluid to start leaking. This can cause the failure of one brake circuit, reducing braking performance and compromising driving stability. This increases the risk of accidents and injuries.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	A12/01781/24
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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