Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2015 Audi A4 And S4 Vehicles Manufactured February 16, 2012, To October 21, 2014, And 2013-2015 Audi Allroad Vehicles Manufactured March 12, 2012, To October 21, 2014. Due To An Improper Algorithm In The Air Bag Control Module, If A Crash Necessitates Deployment Of The Side Air BAGS, A Second Impact To The Front Of The Vehicle May Not Command The Front Air BAGS To Also Deploy.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A4
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
14V667000
Component Description
Air BAGS
Effect Of Defect
If The Front Air BAGS Do Not Deploy In The Event Of A Secondary Impact To The Front Of The Vehicle, There Is An Increased Risk Of Occupant Injury.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, And Audi Dealers Will Update The Air Bag Control Unit Software, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On November 14, 2014. Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 69K5.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20120216
End Of Manufacture
20141021
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
101938
Date Owners Notified
20141111
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20141024
Make Campaign Number
69K5