Anton8 Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 HI Just had a message on the Audi app for a recall on my GT. It is Campaign 82C9- Replacing high-voltage heater. Just wondering if anybody else has received this. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Q Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 Sorry to hear that Tony. hopefully they fix it quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton8 Posted September 24 Author Share Posted September 24 Thank Steve It is going in on the 7th October. I haven't noticed anything wrong. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Q Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 That's good then. They're probably just being cautious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton8 Posted September 25 Author Share Posted September 25 Thanks Steve Haven't used the car for just over a week. went out today and the recall notice is plastered all over the MMI now. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Q Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 Oh wow, must be linked via my Audi app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton8 Posted September 26 Author Share Posted September 26 Big brother is watching you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Q Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 13 hours ago, Anton8 said: Big brother is watching you! Definitely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton8 Posted Friday at 11:24 AM Author Share Posted Friday at 11:24 AM Just had Audi on the phone telling me that my car has 4 recalls to be done. 2 of which they have never done before. They need the car for at least 3/4 days to complete these. So, date put back from the 7th to the 21st October so they can give me a courtesy car. Just makes you wonder what needs doing. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffcoggin Posted Friday at 03:20 PM Share Posted Friday at 03:20 PM Four recalls on a car that is only a year old! That's got to be a new low point for Audi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton8 Posted yesterday at 06:58 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 06:58 AM I think you should remember that is the point. The car is only a year old, the E-Tron GT model has only been in production for around 2.5 years so I would expect some mods. or tweeks to the vehicle. But saying that it does make you wonder what the recalls are. I will find out later this month. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Q Posted yesterday at 08:58 AM Share Posted yesterday at 08:58 AM If it adds any reassurance, when I worked at VW a software update could be classed as a recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffcoggin Posted yesterday at 10:51 AM Share Posted yesterday at 10:51 AM To my way of thinking a recall is an expensive process that implies something drastic, possibly dangerous, has been overlooked at the design or construction or inspection stages of the car's production. If the fault is not drastic or dangerous then it can wait until a scheduled service, and a recall is unnecessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Q Posted yesterday at 12:25 PM Share Posted yesterday at 12:25 PM 1 hour ago, cliffcoggin said: To my way of thinking a recall is an expensive process that implies something drastic, possibly dangerous, has been overlooked at the design or construction or inspection stages of the car's production. If the fault is not drastic or dangerous then it can wait until a scheduled service, and a recall is unnecessary. Good point. As it's heater related in this case I wonder if there's a risk of fire? I just think the design and development of EVs has been rushed. Compared to hybrids which we've had since the late 1990s with the MK1 Prius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffcoggin Posted yesterday at 01:00 PM Share Posted yesterday at 01:00 PM 22 minutes ago, Steve Q said: I just think the design and development of EVs has been rushed. Compared to hybrids which we've had since the late 1990s with the MK1 Prius. You're right there. Complacency amongst Western manufacturers about the future of electric cars allowed Chinese companies to gain a technological advantage and a significant market share. The Westerners, spurred on by our decisions concerning climate change, are now scrambling to catch up with the Chinese and making mistakes in the process. It's not inconceivable that some companies such as Ford will face financial ruin as a result of their decisions regarding EVs, but that whole subject is wildly off topic so I'll say no more here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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