NHTSA Recall # | 184593 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 21V078000 |
MFG Compaign # | 69BV |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | Q7 |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SO |
Date of notification | 22/01/25 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 22/01/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 22/01/25 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 17/02/21 |
Report created | 17/02/21 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 208 |
Estimated number of affected units | 26967 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2020-2021 audi q7 vehicles. The air bag control module may deploy the second stage of the front passenger air bag too quickly after the first stage when the seat is occupied by an unbelted child. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection." |
Consequence summary | During a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger air bag, the second stage may deploy too quickly when a child is in the front passenger seat, increasing the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin april 16, 2021. Owners can contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69bv. |
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). |