Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet And S4 Cabriolet, 2008 Rs4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, And 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet And S5 Cabriolet Vehicles. Upon Deployment Of The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag, Excessive Internal Pressure May Cause The Inflator To Explode.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A3
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
18V082000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag, The Inflator Could Explode With Metal Fragments Striking The Vehicle Occupants Potentially Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Audi Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag Inflator With An Alternative Inflator, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began February 23, 2018. Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 69R6. Note: This Recall Partially Supersedes Recall 16V-078.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050530
End Of Manufacture
20120830
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
162782
Date Owners Notified
20180223
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180130
Make Campaign Number
69R6