CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER; STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. The right hinge pin for the glove box cover may not be properly secured, allowing the glove box lid trim to interfere with the knee air bag during deployment.
- Risk
- An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the glove box, and secure the hinge pin as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 68H6.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The glove box cover's right hinge pin may not be properly secured. This can let the glove box lid trim interfere with the knee airbag when it deploys.
An airbag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Check your VIN for open recalls and, if your vehicle is included, contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 or visit an authorized dealer.
The remedy is free. Dealers will inspect the glove box and secure the hinge pin as needed at no charge to you.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi e-tron | 2021 |
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