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Passenger car — recall

Name: Passenger car
Brand: Audi

Automotive · European Union · 2025-01-10

Origin: Germany

Audi passenger car front axle rocker arm may have cracks, leading to breakage and loss of control

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-01-10
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Audi
Models affected	A8, A8L, S8, S8L
Defect	A rocker arm with cracks may have been mounted on the front axle. This can lead the rocker arm to break, causing a loss of vehicle's control, creating a risk of accidents and injuries.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/00005/25
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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