The issue affects cars made between May 28 and October 23, 2019. Audi says a mix-up at the supplier's factory caused the brake pedal to not connect properly to the brake booster. If the screw comes all the way out, drivers will only have the emergency brake to slow down.
So far, no one's been hurt because of this. There haven't been any crashes or fires either. But Audi's not taking any chances.
The company first heard about the problem in February. Some folks in Europe complained about weird noises when they used the brakes. Audi looked into it, checking parts from cars on the road and in the factory. They even asked brake experts for help.
By August 12, Audi decided to recall the cars. They told their dealers on August 21 and will let E-Tron owners know by October 18.
If you own one of these E-Trons, keep an eye (or ear) out. If you hear strange noises when you brake or if the pedal doesn't pop back up like it should, it's time to visit the dealer. While you're at it, it's a good idea to brush up on how to use your emergency brake, just in case.
When you take your car in, the dealer will replace the whole brake booster. Don't worry about the bill - Audi's picking up the tab.
Source: NHTSA
