AUDI A5 CABRIOLET 2017: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V150000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | A5 CABRIOLET | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-06-28 | 2017-03-08 | 2017-03-09 |
Production Dates: 2016-06-07 - 2016-11-24
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 69O8
Component: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1676
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. A component within the front, rear, and rear center seat belt retractor pretensioners may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is deployed in the event of a crash.
Although, the seat belt will operate as intended in the event of a crash, the pretensioner component may be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety belt retractors/pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began on June 28,2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69O8.
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.
