NHTSA Recall # | 136795 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V370000 |
MFG Compaign # | 74D5 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A6 |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
Date of notification | 29/11/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 29/10/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/04/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 04/06/18 |
Report created | 07/06/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 139249 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 audi s6 and s7, 2012-2018 a7 and a6 sedan, and 2014-2018 rs7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the passenger occupant detection system (pods) control module to malfunction. |
Consequence summary | If the pods module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a pods system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began november 29, 2018. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74d5. |
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). |