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2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet and Audi S5 Cabriolet recall: pretensioner

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 8, 2017. It covers about 1,676 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,676
reported
Mar 8, 2017
owners notified
Jun 28, 2017

Seat belts: pretensioner

What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. A component within the front, rear, and rear center seat belt retractor pretensioners may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is deployed in the event of a crash.
Risk
Although, the seat belt will operate as intended in the event of a crash, the pretensioner component may be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety belt retractors/pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began on June 28,2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69O8.

Recall number 17V150000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 17V150000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet and Audi S5 Cabriolet pretensioner?

Yes. Recall 17V150000, reported on March 8, 2017, covers about 1,676 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V150000?

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety belt retractors/pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began on June 28,2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69O8.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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