AUDI S5 CABRIOLET 2018: AIR BAGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V325000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | S5 CABRIOLET | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-07-13 | 2018-05-16 | 2018-05-21 |
Production Dates: 2017-03-12 - 2017-05-12
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 69W6
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 548
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain Audi S5 Cabriolet vehicles equipped with Super Sport seats. The seat-mounted head/thorax air bag in the front passenger seat may have been folded incorrectly during installation.
If the air bag was not folded correctly during installation, the seat-mounted air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat-mounted head/thorax air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69W6.
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.
