Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 Vehicles. The Sunroof Drainage System May Allow Water To Soak Into The Foam Surrounding The Side Head Air Bag Inflator Canister Resulting In The Corrosion Of The Canister. If This Happens, The Corrosion Can Weaken The Canister And The Inflator Could Fracture Without Air Bag Deployment, Propelling Fragments Into The Passenger Compartment, Striking And Causing Serious Injury To Vehicle Occupants.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
Q5
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
17V001000
Component Description
Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Effect Of Defect
An Inflator Rupture May Result In Metal Fragments Striking The Driver Or Other Occupants Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Audi Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Inflator And Either Coat It Or Replace It, As Necessary, After Removing The Surrounding Foam, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Began March 2017. Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 69P1.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20100528
End Of Manufacture
20160813
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
234057
Date Owners Notified
20170303
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20170103
Make Campaign Number
69P1