NHTSA Recall # | 106747 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V376000 |
MFG Compaign # | 69O1 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | Q5 |
Model Year | 2008 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Date of notification | 31/10/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 06/12/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 06/12/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 27/05/16 |
Report created | 27/05/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 8381 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (vw) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 audi a4, a5, and q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail. |
Consequence summary | If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. |
Corrective action | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began october 2016. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69o1. |
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). |