Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V159000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V159000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles Includes 3,421 affected units, Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles. the score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.

Corrective Action

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. the recall begin march 26, 2021. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V159000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2021-03-10T00:00:00
Subject: Passenger air bag may deploy incorrectly
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 3,421

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 70i2
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021 audi rs6 avant, rs7, 2020-2021 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, s7, 2019-2021 a6 sedan, and a7 vehicles. the score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.
Consequence Summary: An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. the recall begin march 26, 2021. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 97.22

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NHTSA ID: 21V159000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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