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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Audi vehicles have a driver's frontal airbag inflator that may build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys. In that situation the inflator can rupture, sending metal fragments toward the occupants.
In a crash that requires the driver's airbag to deploy, flying metal fragments could strike the driver or other occupants and cause serious injury or death. If you own an affected vehicle, do not ignore this recall.
Audi will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the driver's frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator at no cost to you. Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834, and check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi A3 | 20062007200820092010201120122013 |
|---|---|
| Audi A4 Cabriolet | 200720082009 |
| Audi A5 Cabriolet | 201020112012 |
| Audi Q5 | 2009201020112012 |
| Audi RS 4 | 2008 |
| Audi S4 Cabriolet | 2009 |
| Audi S5 Cabriolet | 201020112012 |