Audi Recalls 1.16m Vehicles Over Defective Water Pumps

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Citing potential fire, Audi has recalled 1.16 million vehicles worldwide for coolant pump issues.

  Out of the figure, 342,867 units are in the United States market such as the 2013-2017 A4 sedan and Allroad, 2013-2017 A5 coupe and cabriolet, 2012-2015 A6 and 2013-2017 Q5 crossover Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) equipped with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

According to Audi, the water pump problems can lead to a potential vehicle fire in a couple of different scenarios.

  The company explained that the  debris can get lodged inside the water pump and cause it to short-circuit. The other has moisture within the pump also causing a potential short-circuit. In either case a short-circuiting coolant pump increases the chance of a vehicle fire.

 The company explained that to fix the problem, dealers will install an upgraded water pump with a pressure compensation element to help prevent moisture accumulation and update engine control module software on the recalled vehicles.
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