Date:

July 16, 2018

To:

Audi Dealer Principal, Service Manager, Warranty Administrator, Sales Manager, General
Manager & Parts Manager

From:

Audi Customer Protection

Subject: Upcoming Update 42H6 Checking Right Rear Tie Rod Bolted Connection
Certain 2016 A6, S6, A7, S7, RS7
We would like to inform you of an upcoming Update, code 42H6.
What vehicles are affected?
There are 251 Audi vehicles in the U.S. and 18 vehicles in Canada affected by this Update.
Check your daily campaign open inventory report or OMD for affected vehicles in your
inventory.
What is the issue?
On certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the bolted connection for the tie rod (right
rear) may not have been tightened correctly.
What does the repair procedure involve?
Check the bolted connection for the correct torque.
When will the Update be available?
This Update will be visible in Elsa and ServiceNet on or about July 17, 2018.
Please refer to the Elsa campaign/action screen for confirmation of whether the Update
applies to each specific vehicle. Additionally, this Update is posted on Elsa 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.
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 OMD Web system.
Dealers must 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.