Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback And 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad Vehicles. A Passenger Air Bag Module Mounting Screw May Not Have Been Sufficiently Tightened, Possibly AffeCTIng The Deployment Of The Air Bag In The Event Of A Crash.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A5
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V836000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
If The Air Bag Does Not Deploy Correctly In The Event Of A Crash, It Can Increase The Risk Of An Injury.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Air Bag Mounting Screw, Tightening Or Replacing It As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began December 19, 2018. Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 69Y4.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20170404
End Of Manufacture
20171020
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
12
Date Owners Notified
20181219
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20181127
Make Campaign Number
69Y4