Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V293000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V293000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2015-2017 audi a7 vehicles Includes 17,694 affected units, Head Curtain Air Bag Improper Deployment/FMVSS 226, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2015-2017 audi a7 vehicles

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V293000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2017-05-01T00:00:00

Subject: Head curtain air bag improper deployment/fmvss 226

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 17,694

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69R2

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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."

Consequence Summary: If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 93.12

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NHTSA ID: 17V293000

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