Audi A5 Auxilliary heater element in air conditioning may fail and/or overheat Recall

Recall affects Audi A5
Reason for recall: The auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as the result of overheating in the area of the connectors. This can lead to smoulder damage or potentially a fire.
When was it announced?
Feb 19, 2018
What action are Audi taking?
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and change the auxiliary heater element for one with optimised electrical connectors.
Does this affect your A5?

This issue affects A4 A5 A5 Cabriolet Q5, this particular recall is for the A5.

VIN Numbers
WAUZZZ8T1BA071539 - WAUZZZ8T0GA015261
Build Dates
Apr 1, 2011 - Jul 31, 2015