Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant And S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 Rs4 Sedan, 2004 Rs4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet And S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, And 2007-2011 S6 Sedan Vehicles. These Vehicles Are Equipped With Certain Air Bag Inflators Assembled As Part Of The Passenger Frontal Air Bag Modules Used As Original Equipment Or Replacement Equipment. In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Passenger Frontal Air Bag, These Inflators May Explode Due To Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-Term Exposure To Absolute Humidity And Temperature Cycling.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A4 CABRIOLET
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
18V427000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
An Inflator Explosion May Result In Sharp Metal Fragments Striking The Driver Or Other Occupants Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Audi Has Notified Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Passenger Frontal Air Bag With An Alternate Remedy Part, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began June 29, 2018. Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 69R7. Note: This Recall Supersedes Recalls 16V382, 17V032 And 18V004 And Includes Vehicles That May Have Had Their Air Bag Previously Replaced Under One Of Those Campaigns.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060626
End Of Manufacture
20090318
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
237947
Date Owners Notified
20180629
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180622
Make Campaign Number
69R7