Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #23V084000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V084000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2022-2023 s8 and a8 vehicles Includes 1,047 affected units, Improperly Folded Passenger Air Bag/FMVSS 208, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2022-2023 s8 and a8 vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 s8 and a8 vehicles. during air bag assembly, the front-passenger occupant protection flap of the air bag may not have been folded correctly. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 14, 2023. owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 69et.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V084000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2023-02-15T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly folded passenger air bag/fmvss 208
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 1,047

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69ET
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 s8 and a8 vehicles. during air bag assembly, the front-passenger occupant protection flap of the air bag may not have been folded correctly. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Consequence Summary: In a crash, an incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury to a child or small person who is seated and unbelted on the front passenger seat and very close to the instrument panel.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 14, 2023. owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 69et.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 93.6

Metadata

SID: row-qz8r_gtvk-3725
NHTSA ID: 23V084000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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