2016 Audi A7 | 2015 Audi A7 | 2017 Audi A7 — Air bags: side/window
Published May 4, 2017 · Recall initiated: May 1, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V293000, published May 4, 2017 and initiated May 1, 2017. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2016 Audi A7 | 2015 Audi A7 | 2017 Audi A7 — Air bags: side/window.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have head curtain air bags that may not deploy properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
What to do
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected head curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 29, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69R2.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUDI
- Model
- A7
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 AUDI A7 | 2015 AUDI A7 | 2017 AUDI A7
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Audi A7 | 2015 Audi A7 | 2017 Audi A7 — Air bags: side/window recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V293000 on May 4, 2017. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have head curtain air bags that may not deploy properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
What should I do if I have this product?
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected head curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 29, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69R2.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: A7.