NHTSA Recall # | 145836 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V473000 |
MFG Compaign # | 90N1 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | Q5 |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODU |
Date of notification | 16/08/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 21/11/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 27/11/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 19/06/19 |
Report created | 20/06/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 28 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 audi q5 and sq5 vehicles. In the event of a crash deploying the passenger's frontal air bag, the instrument panel carrier may break due to incorrect welding. If the carrier breaks, there may be damage to the passenger frontal air bag. |
Consequence summary | A damaged frontal air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of an injury. |
Corrective action | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel and the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began august 16, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90n1. |
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). |