Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012-2013 Audi A6 Vehicles Manufactured March 28, 2011, To March 25, 2013, And 2012-2013 Audi A7 Vehicles Manufactured January 25, 2011, To March 19, 2013. In Vehicles With Heated And Cooled Seats, The Passenger Occupant DeteCTIon System (Pods), Used To Enable The Front Passenger Air BAGS, May MalfunCTIon And Prevent The Passenger-Side Air BAGS From Deploying In A Crash.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A7
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
15V823000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Sensor:Occupant Classification
Effect Of Defect
An Air Bag That Does Not Deploy As Intended Increases The Risk Of Occupant Injury In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, And Audi Dealers Will Install A Pods System Repair Kit, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On February 5, 2016. Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 74D1.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20110125
End Of Manufacture
20130319
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
21074
Date Owners Notified
20160205
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20151208
Make Campaign Number
74D1