SUTPHEN S3 2016: AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER)
| Make : SUTPHEN | Model : S3 | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2014-06-10 - 2016-07-25 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V474000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-09-12 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-06-19 | Date Added to Database: 2019-06-20 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 69Z4 | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER) | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 138896 | ||
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Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Audi" is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System "PODS" to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag. |
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Consequence:
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. |
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Remedy:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208 | |
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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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