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- AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain Audi S5 Cabriolet vehicles equipped with Super Sport seats. The seat-mounted head/thorax air bag in the front passenger seat may have been folded incorrectly during installation.
- Risk
- If the air bag was not folded correctly during installation, the seat-mounted air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat-mounted head/thorax air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69W6.
- 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
The seat-mounted head/thorax airbag in the front passenger seat may have been folded incorrectly during installation. If it was, the airbag may not deploy properly in a crash, which increases the risk of injury to the passenger.
Audi will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will replace the front passenger seat-mounted head/thorax airbag at no charge. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 with questions. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi S5 Cabriolet | 2018 |
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