Audi A4 Cabriolet (2009) – 16V079000

Defect Description For Recall

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006 Volkswagen Passat Sedans And Wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, And 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet Vehicles. Upon Deployment Of The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag, Excessive Internal Pressure May Cause The Inflator To Rupture.

Make Of Vehicle

AUDI

Model Of Vehicle

A4 CABRIOLET

Year

2009

Recall Campaign Number

16V079000

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 Rupture With Metal Fragments Striking The Driver Or Other Occupants Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.

Fix Defect

Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag Inflators, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began March 2017. Volkswagen Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1-800-893-5298. Audi Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

151767

Date Owners Notified

20170310

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20160210

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard