SALEEN S7 2018: AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER)
| Make : SALEEN | Model : S7 | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2015-02-07 - 2018-03-23 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V370000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-11-29 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-06-04 | Date Added to Database: 2018-06-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74D5 | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER) | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 139249 | ||
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Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats "with or without heating". Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System "PODS" control module to malfunction. |
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Consequence:
If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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