AUSA-17D9

SB-10044087-2249
Date:
March
2012
To: All Audi Dealers, General Managers, Service Managers, Sales
Managers, Parts Managers and Warranty Administrators
From: Audi Product Compliance
Subject:
Update 17D9, 24T4, and 24T3
Model Year 2008-2011 Audi TT
Model Year 2005-2008 Audi A4
Model Year 2007-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet
Model Year 2006-2008 Audi A3
Pressure Control Valve, Fuel Pressure Sensor and IMRC Motor
This communication is to inform you of Updates 17D9, 24T4 and 24T3.
What vehicles are affected?
There are 151,464 vehicles affected in the U.S. by this Update.
Of the affected vehicles, the following are in dealer inventory:
New Vehicle Inventory: 0
What is the issue?
On certain Audi vehicles with the TFSI engine manufactured within a specific
period it is possible that pressure control valve, fuel pressure sensor or the
IMRC motor may fail.
What does the repair procedure involve?
Replace the parts that may fail as directed by the Update procedure.
When will the Update be available?
Update 17D9, 24T4 and 24T3 will be visible in ElsaWeb and ServiceNet on or
about March 6, 2012.
Please refer to the ElsaWeb campaign/action screen for confirmation of whether
the update applies to each specific vehicle. Additionally, Update 17D9, 24T4,
and 24T3 is posted on ElsaWeb and ServiceNet for additional information and
complete repair instructions.
Consistent with general Audi corporate policy governing Updates, Audi is not
notifying consumers. (Updates differ from recalls and service actions;
consumers are notified in writing of recalls and service actions.) Each vehicle
should be completed when it is in to the dealer for maintenance or any other
service visit. Dealer stock vehicles cannot, however, be delivered to
consumers until the Update is completed.
17D9,24T4,24T3 03062012
To identify any vehicles in your inventory that are affected by this Update,
please run the “New and CPO Inventory Open Campaign/Action Listing” report
from the AIM system.
Please ensure that every affected vehicle gets the update before delivery to
consumers. Your effort is integral in reaching the highest quality expectations of
Audi customers.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in this important matter.