2006 Audi A4 | 2007 Audi A4 | 2007 Audi A6 | 2008 Audi A4 | 2008 Audi A6 | 2009 Audi A6 | 2010 Audi A6 | 2011 Audi A6 | 2007 Audi Rs 4 | 2004 Audi Rs4 | 2007 Audi S6 | 2007 Audi S4 | 2010 Audi S6 | 2011 Audi S6 | 2005 Audi A4 | 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 2009 Audi S4 | 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 2008 Audi Rs 4 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published June 26, 2018 · Recall initiated: June 22, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V427000, published June 26, 2018 and initiated June 22, 2018. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2006 Audi A4 | 2007 Audi A4 | 2007 Audi A6 | 2008 Audi A4 | 2008 Audi A6 | 2009 Audi A6 | 2010 Audi A6 | 2011 Audi A6 | 2007 Audi Rs 4 | 2004 Audi Rs4 | 2007 Audi S6 | 2007 Audi S4 | 2010 Audi S6 | 2011 Audi S6 | 2005 Audi A4 | 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 2009 Audi S4 | 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 2008 Audi Rs 4 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. 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 has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUDI
- Model
- A4
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2006 AUDI A4 | 2007 AUDI A4 | 2007 AUDI A6 | 2008 AUDI A4 | 2008 AUDI A6 | 2009 AUDI A6 | 2010 AUDI A6 | 2011 AUDI A6 | 2007 AUDI RS 4 | 2004 AUDI RS4 | 2007 AUDI S6 | 2007 AUDI S4 | 2010 AUDI S6 | 2011 AUDI S6 | 2005 AUDI A4 | 2009 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET | 2009 AUDI S4 | 2008 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET | 2007 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET | 2008 AUDI RS 4
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2006 Audi A4 | 2007 Audi A4 | 2007 Audi A6 | 2008 Audi A4 | 2008 Audi A6 | 2009 Audi A6 | 2010 Audi A6 | 2011 Audi A6 | 2007 Audi Rs 4 | 2004 Audi Rs4 | 2007 Audi S6 | 2007 Audi S4 | 2010 Audi S6 | 2011 Audi S6 | 2005 Audi A4 | 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 2009 Audi S4 | 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet | 2008 Audi Rs 4 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V427000 on June 26, 2018. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. 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 has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: A4.