Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V196000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V196000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2017 audi a3 and s3 sedan vehicles Includes 11,618 affected units, Frontal Air Bag may deploy too Forcibly/FMVSS 208, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2017 audi a3 and s3 sedan vehicles

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V196000
Report Received Date: 2017-03-22T00:00:00
Subject: Frontal air bag may deploy too forcibly/fmvss 208
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 11,618

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69Q3
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: If the air bag deploys with more force than intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 96.9

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NHTSA ID: 17V196000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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