| NHTSA Recall # | 74433 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 09V484000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 70D4/J6 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Supplier | AUDI |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | Q5 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Date of notification | 22/01/10 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 25/11/08 |
| End date of manufacturing | 04/06/09 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 18/12/09 |
| Report created | 18/12/09 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 6054 |
| Defect summary | Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 q5 passenger vehicles manufactured between november 25, 2008 and june 4, 2009. A left and/or right a-pillar trim cover clip may not have been manufactured correctly, allowing the a-pillar trim to become loose when the sideguard head protection airbags deploy during a crash. |
| Consequence summary | If this happens, a loose trim piece could injure the front seat occupants of the vehicle. |
| Corrective action | Volkswagen will inspect the clip in the middle of the left and right a-pillar covers and replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on january 22, 2010. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-253-2834. |
| Recall notes | Volkswagen safety recall no. 70d4/j6. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |