Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2015-2017 Audi A7 Vehicles. The Affected Vehicles Have Head Curtain Air BAGS That May Not Deploy Properly In The Event Of A Crash. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 226, “EjeCTIon Mitigation.”
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A7
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
17V293000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Side/Window
Effect Of Defect
If The Head Curtain Airbag Does Not Deploy Properly In The Event Of A Crash, An Unbelted Passenger Has An Increased Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Audi Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Affected Head Curtain Air BAGS, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin June 29, 2017. Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’S Number For The Recall Is 69R2.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19000101
End Of Manufacture
19000101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
17694
Date Owners Notified
20170703
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20170501
Make Campaign Number
69R2
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
226