2018 Audi A5 — Air bags: side/window
Published December 22, 2017 · Recall initiated: December 20, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V822000, published December 22, 2017 and initiated December 20, 2017. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2018 Audi A5 — Air bags: side/window.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with head curtain air bag assemblies that may not unfold properly. As such, these vehicle 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 modify the head curtain air bags so that they deploy properly, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 11-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69T7.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUDI
- Model
- A5
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2018 AUDI A5
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Audi A5 — Air bags: side/window recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V822000 on December 22, 2017. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with head curtain air bag assemblies that may not unfold properly. As such, these vehicle 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 modify the head curtain air bags so that they deploy properly, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 11-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69T7.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: A5.