Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #23V189000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V189000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2022-2023 q4 e-tron suv and q4 e-tron sportback vehicles Includes 5,224 affected units, Air Bag May Tear, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2022-2023 q4 e-tron suv and q4 e-tron sportback vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 q4 e-tron suv and q4 e-tron sportback vehicles. during deployment, the head curtain air bag could deform the door seal and expose the metal inlay within the seal, which could tear the air bag. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 226, "ejection mitigation."

Corrective Action

Dealers will install cloth tape in the driver and front passenger b-pillar area, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 11, 2023. owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 69fa.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V189000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2023-03-22T00:00:00
Subject: Air bag may tear
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 5,224

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69FA
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 q4 e-tron suv and q4 e-tron sportback vehicles. during deployment, the head curtain air bag could deform the door seal and expose the metal inlay within the seal, which could tear the air bag. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 226, "ejection mitigation."
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, a torn air bag cannot protect occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install cloth tape in the driver and front passenger b-pillar area, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 11, 2023. owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 69fa.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 96.55

Metadata

SID: row-bnuq~7am6-nhd5
NHTSA ID: 23V189000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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