Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2017 Audi A3 And S3 Sedan Vehicles. In A Lower-Speed Crash Situation, The Air Bag Control Unit Software May Deploy The Passenger Frontal Air Bag Improperly If The Front Seat Passenger Is Sitting On The Edge Of The Seat Or Is Laying In The Seat With The Seat Reclined. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 208, “Occupant Crash ProteCTIon.”
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
S3
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
17V196000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Sensor:Occupant Classification
Effect Of Defect
If The Air Bag Deploys With More Force Than Intended, It Can Increase The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Audi Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Update The Air Bag Control Module Software, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began April 20, 2017. Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 69Q3.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
11618
Date Owners Notified
20170420
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20170322
Make Campaign Number
69Q3
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208