AUDI Q5 2008: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V376000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | Q5 | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-10-31 | 2016-05-27 | 2016-05-27 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 69O1
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8381
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "VW" is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.
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.
