Audi A4 Allroad, A5: Inflator module

Date

Nov. 27, 2018

Filed by

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Vehicles

Audi A4 Allroad (2017, 2018); Audi A5 (2018)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.

Potentially affected

12

What can happen

If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Dec. 19, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

69Y4

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V836000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.