2013 Audi A7 | 2013 Audi A6 | 2012 Audi A7 | 2012 Audi A6 — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
Published December 8, 2015 · Recall initiated: December 8, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V823000, published December 8, 2015. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2013 Audi A7 | 2013 Audi A6 | 2012 Audi A7 | 2012 Audi A6 — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured March 28, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles manufactured January 25, 2011, to March 19, 2013. In vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS), used to enable the front passenger air bags, may malfunction and prevent the passenger-side air bags from deploying in a crash.
What to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D1.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUDI
- Model
- A7
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2013 AUDI A7 | 2013 AUDI A6 | 2012 AUDI A7 | 2012 AUDI A6
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Audi A7 | 2013 Audi A6 | 2012 Audi A7 | 2012 Audi A6 — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V823000 on December 8, 2015. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured March 28, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles manufactured January 25, 2011, to March 19, 2013. In vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS), used to enable the front passenger air bags, may malfunction and prevent the passenger-side air bags from deploying in a crash.
What should I do if I have this product?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D1.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: A7.