Over 60k cars recalled over ‘rollaway risk’ as they’re missing display feature – hidden symbol means head for the shop
THOUSANDS of cars have been recalled after a faulty display feature could cause serious danger to drivers.
Drivers of these vehicles should look out for a missing detail which could prompt a trip to the auto shop.
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According to the latest recall, over 60,000 Volkswagen and Audi electric vehicles were missing the gear “N.”
This mistake could confuse drivers, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle rolling away, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Not only that, the missing letter fails to live up to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
2022-23 Audi Q4 e-Trons and Q4 Sportback e-Trons, and the 2021-23 Volkswagen ID.4s were all recalled.
Drivers of the electric models will be informed by April 25, according to the NHTSA.
After being notified, they should take the vehicles to dealerships that will “update the brake control unit software” for free, according to NBC News.
“If the parking brake is not engaged, the red parking brake indicator light on the instrument cluster will not be illuminated,” Volkswagen said in a statement.
“Before leaving the vehicle, owners are advised to confirm the parking brake indicator light has illuminated in order to help avoid a situation where the vehicle could roll when it is not intended to do so.”
Volkswagen did not immediately reply to The U.S. Sun’s request for more information.
The announcement comes less than a month after Volkswagen recalled its Tiguan, Arteon and Audi Q3 vehicles.
On February 12, the company announced that specific models may have a defect preventing the rearview camera while reversing, Top Class Actions reported.
The inability to see the rear of the vehicle may lead to a severe crash, the recall states.
All owners who received a notification letter by April 11 can bring their car back to the dealer for a free update of the camera control unit software.
Last year, the company recalled 110,000 cars over serious concerns that the driver’s side airbag may explode.
If the airbag were to explode, sharp metal pieces could strike the driver and other passengers.
Electric vehicles vs gas
Pros and cons of EVs vs gasoline-powered vehicles
EV PROS:
Convenient (when charging at home)
Cheaper (depending on state or city)
Cheaper maintenance, due to lack of mechanical parts
Great for commuting
Reduced CO2 emissions
Federal and state tax incentives
More performance (speed, handling – depending on the make and model)
EV CONS:
Higher initial cost
Higher insurance rates
More frequent tire and brake replacement intervals
Higher curb weight (thus causing more rapid wear on crucial parts)
Low resale value
High depreciation rates
Lack of charging infrastructure
Unreliable public charging (related: slow charging times)
Poor winter and summer performance
Lack of clean energy alternatives means more “dirty energy” from coal and nuclear sources
Range anxiety
GAS PROS:
Highly developed refueling infrastructure
Fast refueling
Cheaper insurance rates, depending on make, model, and configuration
Established repair industry
Lower initial cost
Higher range before refueling, especially with hybrids
Many manufacturers produce nearly emission-less engines
Cheaper refueling, depending on the location
GAS CONS:
Finite resource (related: heavy dependence on petroleum)
Carbon emissions/greenhouse gases
Higher repair costs
Higher insurance rates, depending on make, model, and configuration
Varying costs at the pump, depending on state, city, and county
Source: Car & Driver, Perch Energy, AutoWeek
The Volkswagen models year 2017-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles were all mentioned in the recall.
The company blamed the airbag issue on the Takata-brand SDI-D frontal airbag inflators, which were at risk of exploding after prolonged exposure to extreme weather conditions.
The recall of these airbags is the largest in US history, with about 63 million inflators being recalled by several car manufacturers, the Associated Press reported.
Hundreds of drivers were impacted by these faulty airbags, leaving dozens dead worldwide.
One driver of a Honda Civic, which uses the same airbags, died after the bag exploded when the car was hit in Mesa, Arizona.
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