NHTSA Recall # | 133103 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V836000 |
MFG Compaign # | 69Y4 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODU |
Date of notification | 19/12/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 26/04/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 26/06/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 27/11/18 |
Report created | 29/11/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 12 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 audi a5 sportback and 2017-2018 audi a4 allroad vehicles. A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash. |
Consequence summary | If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began december 19, 2018. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69y4. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |