Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V082000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V082000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2006-2013 audi a3, 2007-2009 a4 cabriolet and s4 cabriolet, 2008 rs4 cabriolet, 2009-2012 q5, and 2010-2012 audi a5 cabriolet and s5 cabriolet vehicles Includes 162,782 affected units, Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2006-2013 audi a3, 2007-2009 a4 cabriolet and s4 cabriolet, 2008 rs4 cabriolet, 2009-2012 q5, and 2010-2012 audi a5 cabriolet and s5 cabriolet vehicles
Defect Summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 audi a3, 2007-2009 a4 cabriolet and s4 cabriolet, 2008 rs4 cabriolet, 2009-2012 q5, and 2010-2012 audi a5 cabriolet and s5 cabriolet vehicles. upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. the recall began february 23, 2018. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69r6. note: this recall partially supersedes recall 16v-078.