2016 Volkswagen E-Golf | 2017 Audi A4 Allroad | 2017 Volkswagen Golf | 2017 Audi Q7 | 2017 Audi A6 | 2017 Audi A7 | 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2018 Audi Q5 — Seat belts: pretensioner
Published January 5, 2017 · Recall initiated: December 29, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V955000, published January 5, 2017 and initiated December 29, 2016. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf | 2017 Audi A4 Allroad | 2017 Volkswagen Golf | 2017 Audi Q7 | 2017 Audi A6 | 2017 Audi A7 | 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2018 Audi Q5 — Seat belts: pretensioner.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
What to do
Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- E-GOLF
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF | 2017 AUDI A4 ALLROAD | 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2017 AUDI Q7 | 2017 AUDI A6 | 2017 AUDI A7 | 2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | 2018 AUDI Q5
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf | 2017 Audi A4 Allroad | 2017 Volkswagen Golf | 2017 Audi Q7 | 2017 Audi A6 | 2017 Audi A7 | 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2018 Audi Q5 — Seat belts: pretensioner recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V955000 on January 5, 2017. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
What should I do if I have this product?
Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: E-GOLF.