Audi India today (September 30) recalled 37 of its high-performance vehicles due to a technical fault. This company recall affects Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT models manufactured between January 9, 2020 and June 12, 2024.
The company told the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) that the recalled vehicles had been identified as having a defect in the brake hose on the front axle.
Possible front brake failure Recall documents state that friction over time from frequent steering use can damage the front brake hose (cable). This could cause cracks to form near the attachment point.
Due to this defect, brake fluid leakage can lead to front brake failure and an accident. An alert to check the brake fluid level will also be available on the electric car’s digital instrument cluster. However, the rear brakes will operate during this time.
No fees will be levied on the customer The company said Audi India’s authorized workshops would contact the owners of the models, where the defect would be rectified. Vehicle owners will be informed of the replacement of the defective part. No fees will be charged to the customer for repairing defects or replacing parts.
The car runs up to 500 km on a full charge The e-Torn GT has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 1.72 crore and the RS e-Torn GT has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 1.95 crore and both models come with a battery of 93 .4 kWh. The e-tron GT has a WLTP range of 500 km on a full charge. While the RS e-tron GT has a range of 481 km on a full charge. Audi’s high-performance all-electric sedan rivals the Porsche Taycan (₹1.89 crore – ₹2.53 crore) and Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 (₹2.45 crore).
Major case of vehicle recall in the country
1. Baleno and WagonR recall: In July 2020, Maruti had recalled 1,34,885 units of WagonR and Baleno. These models were produced between November 15, 2018 and October 15, 2019. The company had recalled the vehicles due to a defect in the fuel pump.2. Maruti Eeco Recall: As of November 2020, the company has recalled 40,453 units of Eeco. The company made this decision due to the absence of the standard symbol on the vehicle’s headlight. The recall covers Eeco manufactured between November 4, 2019 and February 25, 2020.3. Mahindra Pickup Recall: In 2021, Mahindra & Mahindra recalled 29,878 units of its commercial vans. The company previously said a fluid hose needed to be replaced in certain pickup vehicles manufactured between January 2020 and February 2021.4. Mahindra Thar Recall: Mahindra & Mahindra had recalled 1,577 units of the diesel variant of its off-road SUV Thar in February 2021. The company had said that these parts were damaged due to a machine malfunction at the factory. All units were produced between September 7 and December 25, 2020.5. Royal Enfield Recall: In May 2021, Royal Enfield recalled 2,36,966 units of Bullet 350, Classic 350 and Meteor 350 over fears of short circuit. All of these items were manufactured between December 2020 and April 2021.
What is a recall and why does it occur? When a company recalls its sold product, it is called a recall. The recall decision is made by a company when there is a defect in its product. During the recall process, she wants to repair the product defect. So that the customer does not have any problems regarding the product in the future.
Expert Advice on Business Recall Regarding the car defect, the company must first provide data to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). In this we need to find out what percentage of people are facing problems due to their car malfunctioning. After that, SIAM gives its approval. The company sets a deadline to repair the defect. If a customer’s car is located outside the city where they purchased it, they can also get it repaired at the nearest service center in that city.