NHTSA Recall # | 143726 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V274000 |
MFG Compaign # | 70H6 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A6 |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODU |
Date of notification | 24/06/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 13/09/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 13/09/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 13/05/20 |
Report created | 13/05/20 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 153 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 audi a6, a6 allroad and a7 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam. |
Consequence summary | In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panels, free of charge. The recall began june 24, 2020. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70h6. |
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). |