Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V836000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V836000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2018 audi a5 sportback and 2017-2018 audi a4 allroad vehicles Includes 12 affected units, Air Bag Mounting Screw may be Loose, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018 audi a5 sportback and 2017-2018 audi a4 allroad vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 audi a5 sportback and 2017-2018 audi a4 allroad vehicles. a passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began december 19, 2018. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69y4.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V836000
Report Received Date: 2018-11-27T00:00:00
Subject: Air bag mounting screw may be loose
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 12

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69Y4
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 audi a5 sportback and 2017-2018 audi a4 allroad vehicles. a passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.
Consequence Summary: If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began december 19, 2018. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69y4.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 75

Metadata

SID: row-ew28_teku-5pwb
NHTSA ID: 18V836000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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