VW, Audi recall SUVs for potential engine failure
/Audi recall notice calls out connecting rods produced for the base engine as the culprit. Rods produced outside of factory specifications can cause unbalanced engine operation, which will likely lead to catastrophic engine failure if not immediately addressed.
"Deviations in the mechanical production process of the connecting rods may have caused an increased particle occurrence in the engine oil circuit, which may lead to extensive wear and play and result in damage to the connecting rod bearings," the defect notice tosaid."A connecting rod bearing with continuously rising bearing play leads to excessive engine noise.
VW and Audi say that any vehicles built after Oct. 6 of this year should be free of this defect, as new processes were put in place to control quality at the suppler who builds the connecting rods for these engines. A test is being developed that can identify failing engines prior to any symptoms, and the permanent fix is a complete engine replacement.
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