Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V370000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V370000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2013-2018 audi s6 and s7, 2012-2018 a7 and a6 sedan, and 2014-2018 rs7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating) Includes 139,249 affected units, Passenger's Air Bag may Deploy Improperly, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2013-2018 audi s6 and s7, 2012-2018 a7 and a6 sedan, and 2014-2018 rs7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating)

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 audi s6 and s7, 2012-2018 a7 and a6 sedan, and 2014-2018 rs7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the passenger occupant detection system (pods) control module to malfunction.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a pods system repair kit, free of charge. the recall began november 29, 2018. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 74d5.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V370000
Report Received Date: 2018-06-04T00:00:00
Subject: Passenger's air bag may deploy improperly
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 139,249

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 74D5
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 audi s6 and s7, 2012-2018 a7 and a6 sedan, and 2014-2018 rs7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the passenger occupant detection system (pods) control module to malfunction.
Consequence Summary: If the pods module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a pods system repair kit, free of charge. the recall began november 29, 2018. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 74d5.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 84.59

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NHTSA ID: 18V370000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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