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Audi Q5 Recall 17V001: Sunroof leaks can corrode side air bag inflator, risking fragments

NHTSA campaign 17V001, reported January 3, 2017, 234,057 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Water from the sunroof drainage system can seep into the foam around the side head air bag inflator canister. Over time this moisture can corrode the canister, weakening it so the inflator may fracture without the air bag deploying. Metal fragments could then be propelled into the passenger compartment.

An inflator rupture may cause metal fragments to strike the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. Owners should take this recall seriously.

The repair is free at an authorized Audi dealer. Dealers will remove the surrounding foam, then inspect the inflator and either coat or replace it as needed. Audi will notify owners, and you can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 (Volkswagen recall number 69P1). You can also check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V001Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

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