AUDI E-TRON 2021: STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V595000

Make Model Year
AUDI E-TRON 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-08-27 2021-08-02 2021-08-02

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 68H6

Component: STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 58

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. The right hinge pin for the glove box cover may not be properly secured, allowing the glove box lid trim to interfere with the knee air bag during deployment.

Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the glove box, and secure the hinge pin as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 68H6.

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.nhtsa.gov.