Over 60,000 Volkswagen and Audi electric cars recalled for risk of rollaway
Over 60,000 Volkswagen and Audi electric vehicles have been recalled for a faulty gear display that could increase the chance of the vehicles’ rolling away, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Over 60,000 Volkswagen and Audi electric vehicles have been recalled for a faulty gear display that could increase the chance of the vehicles’ rolling away, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Affected vehicles may not display the “N” gear position on the instrument panel, causing risk of driver confusion and failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
“If the correct transmission gear position indicator is not shown and the electronic parking brake is not engaged, the driver may be unable to identify the transmission shift position, increasing the risk of a crash and vehicle roll away,” a Volkswagen dealer communication reads.
The recall affects 2022-23 Audi Q4 e-Trons and Q4 Sportback e-Trons, as well as 2021-23 Volkswagen ID.4s. All affected vehicles are fully electric.
Audi is a subsidiary of the German company Volkswagen Group, among many other prominent car brands like Porsche, Bentley and Lamborghini.
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