Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V822000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V822000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2018 audi a5 coupe vehicles Includes 8,037 affected units, Curtain Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 226, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2018 audi a5 coupe vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 audi a5 coupe vehicles. the affected vehicles were built with head curtain air bag assemblies that may not unfold properly. as such, these vehicle 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 modify the head curtain air bags so that they deploy properly, free of charge. the recall began on january 18, 2018. owners may contact audi customer service at 11-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69t7.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V822000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2017-12-20T00:00:00

Subject: Curtain air bag may not deploy properly/fmvss 226

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 8,037

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69T7

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 audi a5 coupe vehicles. the affected vehicles were built with head curtain air bag assemblies that may not unfold properly. as such, these vehicle fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 226, "ejection mitigation."

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the head curtain air bag, if the air bag does not deploy properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will modify the head curtain air bags so that they deploy properly, free of charge. the recall began on january 18, 2018. owners may contact audi customer service at 11-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69t7.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 96.4

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