Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Audi) Is Recalling Certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan And A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 E-Tron, And 2017-2019 Rs3 Vehicles. An Improper Electrical Contact May Cause The Passenger Occupant DeteCTIon System (Pods) To Falsely Detect A MalfunCTIon And DeActivate The Passenger Air Bag.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A3 ETRON
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
19V474000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Sensor:Occupant Classification
Effect Of Defect
A DeActivated Passenger Air Bag Increases The Risk Of Injury During A Crash.
Fix Defect
Audi Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Connector And Reroute The Cable, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began September 12, 2019. Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834. Audi’S Number For This Recall Is 69Z4.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150713
End Of Manufacture
20180822
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
138896
Date Owners Notified
20190912
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20190619
Make Campaign Number
69Z4
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208