Audi A4 (2017) – 16V955000

Defect Description For Recall

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf And Tiguan Vehicles And 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf Vehicles For Driver Frontal Air BAGS, Passenger Frontal Air BAGS Or Head Air BAGS That May Not Deploy Properly. Additionally, Certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, And 2018 Audi Q5 Vehicles Are Being Recalled Because The Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Activate Properly.

Make Of Vehicle

AUDI

Model Of Vehicle

A4

Year

2017

Recall Campaign Number

16V955000

Component Description

Air BAGS:Side/Window

Effect Of Defect

In The Event Of A Crash, If The Air BAGS And/Or The Seat Belt Pretensioners Do Not Inflate Or FunCTIon Properly, The Vehicle Occupants Have An Increased Risk Of Injury.

Fix Defect

Volkswagen And Audi Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Affected Air BAGS And Seat Belt Pretensioners, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began April 2017. Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1-800-893-5298 Or Audi Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20160712

End Of Manufacture

20161018

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

5947

Date Owners Notified

20170228

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20161229

Make Campaign Number

VW: 69P4; Audi 69P2

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard