AUDI Q5 2012: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V001000

Make Model Year
AUDI Q5 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-03-03 2017-01-03 2017-01-06

Production Dates: 2010-05-28 - 2016-08-13

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 69P1

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 234057

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1.

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.