2009 Audi S6 | 2010 Audi S6 | 2009 Audi S4 Cabriolet | 2011 Audi S6 | 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 2009 Audi A6 | 2010 Audi A6 | 2011 Audi A6 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published January 4, 2018 · Recall initiated: January 4, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V004000, published January 4, 2018. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2009 Audi S6 | 2010 Audi S6 | 2009 Audi S4 Cabriolet | 2011 Audi S6 | 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 2009 Audi A6 | 2010 Audi A6 | 2011 Audi A6 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet vehicles, and 2009-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
What to do
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Audi mailed an interim owner notification March 02, 2018. When parts to perform the recall repair become available, Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69U1. Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V427.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUDI
- Model
- S6
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2009 AUDI S6 | 2010 AUDI S6 | 2009 AUDI S4 CABRIOLET | 2011 AUDI S6 | 2009 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET | 2009 AUDI A6 | 2010 AUDI A6 | 2011 AUDI A6
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Audi S6 | 2010 Audi S6 | 2009 Audi S4 Cabriolet | 2011 Audi S6 | 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 2009 Audi A6 | 2010 Audi A6 | 2011 Audi A6 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V004000 on January 4, 2018. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet vehicles, and 2009-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
What should I do if I have this product?
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Audi mailed an interim owner notification March 02, 2018. When parts to perform the recall repair become available, Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69U1. Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V427.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: S6.