NHTSA Recall # | 133744 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V325000 |
MFG Compaign # | 69W6 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | S5 CABRIOLET |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Date of notification | 13/07/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/03/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/05/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 16/05/18 |
Report created | 21/05/18 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 548 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain audi s5 cabriolet vehicles equipped with super sport seats. The seat-mounted head/thorax air bag in the front passenger seat may have been folded incorrectly during installation. |
Consequence summary | If the air bag was not folded correctly during installation, the seat-mounted air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat-mounted head/thorax air bag, free of charge. The recall began july 13, 2018. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69w6. |
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). |