SUTPHEN S4 2018: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
| Make : SUTPHEN | Model : S4 | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2016-11-25 - 2018-07-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V547000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-09-09 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-07-24 | Date Added to Database: 2019-07-24 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74D9 | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 145337 | ||
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Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Audi" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System "PODS" connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag. |
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Consequence:
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9. |
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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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