AUDI SQ8 2023: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V868000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | SQ8 | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-01-17 | 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 69GA
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1001
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 214
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Audi" is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.
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.
