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Originally Posted by homer simpson
I don't understand how manufacturers can issue a recall in only one country on a part fitted in all countries.
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As Adrian mentioned above, it's primarily because the US are more litigious.
I saw a post on one of the Facebook A8 groups were it has cost someone $12,000 for new turbos plus labour!
Also Audi, but not the A8, a fault on the 2.0 TFSI engine resulted in 'Safety Recall 19N4 (Electric (After Run) Coolant Pump)'. Problem was dealt with but then owners were given a 4 year/unlimited mile warranty extension from the repair date.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts
My DIY jobs -
Replaced alarm horn,
Replaced Coolant Temp sensor,
Updated RNS-D firmware,
Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV,
Dashcam Installation,
Retrofitted Rear Blinds,
Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror,
Chrome Boot Struts
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2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights
My DIY jobs -
Fan Jet Windscreen Washers,
Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds