RECALL: Nearly 17,000 vehicles in Canada recalled over oil leak, fire risk [Video]

Nearly 17,000 vehicles have been recalled in Canada.

“On certain vehicles, the screws for the cylinder head cover could loosen and cause an oil leak,” Transport Canada said in a notice.

“Oil that leaks onto hot components can create the risk of a fire.”

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The affected vehicles are the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Audi Q5 SUVs.

Government figures indicated that there are 16,863 vehicles in Canada affected by the recall.

Audi will notify owners by mail and advise them to take their SUV to a dealership for an inspection, the notice said.

If needed, the cylinder head cover screws will be replaced and tightened.

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