Audi India recalls 382 units of Q7 SUV

Audi India has issued a voluntary recall of the Suvis Q7 between March 2012 and December 2012 over a defective brake system.The automaker calls 382 units in global exercise as part of a global campaign in which company calls about 70,000 units of the A4, A5, A6 and A7 sedans and Q5 and Q7 in the SUV segment to replace the brake system the vacuum line.

Dealers will contact their respective Q7 owners to schedule appointments at the workshop.According to the company, the process took roughly half an hour and will be done for free.

The company also added that a defective vacuum line could cause engine oil to enter the brake system, which could damage the diaphragms in the brakes and affect their efficiency.

Audi says the technical issues are only seen in the 3.0-litre diesel engine, leaving the rest of the diesel and petrol variants unaffected.Trained mechanics at Audi authorized workshops will also check the brake booster system for any oil contamination and will be replaced if necessary.

The Four Rings company has recently updated its Q3 and Q5 model lineup, in addition to the launch in India of the company's most popular Saloon A3 at Rs 22.95.Globally, the Ingolstadt-based manufacturer posted a sales growth rate of 6.4 percent in September.