Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 And S7, 2012-2018 A7 And A6 Sedan, And 2014-2018 Rs7 Vehicles Equipped With Basic Seats (With Or Without Heating). Stress Or Wear Of The Body-Sensing Mat Within The Front Passenger Seat May Cause The Passenger Occupant DeteCTIon System (Pods) Control Module To MalfunCTIon.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A7
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V370000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Sensor:Occupant Classification
Effect Of Defect
If The Pods Module MalfunCTIons, The Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly In The Event Of A Crash, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install A Pods System Repair Kit, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began November 29, 2018. Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 74D5.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20141031
End Of Manufacture
20180406
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
139249
Date Owners Notified
20181129
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180604
Make Campaign Number
74D5