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
A6
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
16V955000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
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
20160905
End Of Manufacture
20160923
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