2021-2023 Audi Breather Parts Circular SM 31-2023

Understanding Audi Special Notice SM 31-2023

Audi has issued Special Notice SM 31-2023, a parts circular primarily aimed at dealership parts managers. This notice outlines an important inventory management directive concerning specific 'Breather' components. The goal is to ensure that dealerships maintain an up-to-date stock of parts, ultimately benefiting customers by providing the latest component revisions for their vehicles.

This Audi Breather parts circular is a proactive measure by Audi to manage its parts supply chain. It ensures that any older versions of the specified parts are removed from dealer inventory and replaced with newer, potentially improved, versions. This process is crucial for maintaining vehicle quality and ensuring that any service or repair work uses the most current components available.

Affected Audi Models and Part Numbers

This parts circular applies to a range of 2021-2023 Audi models, including the Audi Q7, Q8, RS 6 Avant, RS 7, and RS Q8. The notice specifically identifies certain 'Breather' part numbers that dealers are instructed to return. These are considered superseded parts and should no longer be used for service or repairs.

Superseded Breather Part Numbers:

• 0P2-121-455-A (Breather)
• 0P2-121-455-E
• 0P2-121-455-G

Dealers are required to re-order new, updated materials to replace the superseded parts. These new part numbers represent the current standard for the 'Breather' component.

New Breather Part Numbers:

• 0P2-121-455-H (Breather)
• 0P2-121-455-K
• 0P2-121-455-L

Important Dealer Action and Deadlines

Audi has set a strict deadline for dealers to return the specified superseded parts. To receive credit and ensure the highest level of service for customers, dealers must return their inventory of the old part numbers to their facing Parts Distribution Center (PDC) no later than July 19, 2023.

The circular details specific claims procedures for these returns. Dealers must file a separate "Claim with Return," selecting "DIr Sup. Req. Return" under the item type. They are also instructed to enter their delivery document number on a "YELLOW DEPOT REQUEST RETURN label" and adhere this label to the package(s) containing the returned parts. A copy of the Delivery Document must be included with the returned part(s).

Critical Warning for Returns:

"Items returned after the above-mentioned date WILL NOT be accepted on any type of return/buyback." This emphasizes the importance of adhering to the deadline for dealers to process their inventory adjustments effectively.

What This Means for Audi Owners

While this Audi Breather parts circular is primarily an internal directive for dealerships, it has a positive impact on owners of affected 2021-2023 Audi Q7, Q8, RS 6 Avant, RS 7, and RS Q8 models. This type of notice ensures that when your vehicle requires service or a part replacement involving the 'Breather' component, your Audi dealer will install the most current and potentially improved version of the part. This commitment to using updated parts helps maintain the performance, reliability, and longevity of your Audi vehicle.

Owners do not need to take any direct action in response to this parts circular. It is an internal process to optimize the parts supply chain. If you have any concerns about parts used in past or future service on your vehicle, you can always discuss them with your authorized Audi service center.

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NHTSA ID: 10238313