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2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad and Audi A5 recall: inflator module

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 27, 2018. It covers about 12 vehicles.

vehicles affected
12
reported
Nov 27, 2018
owners notified
Dec 19, 2018
related complaints
20

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.
Risk
If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4.

Recall number 18V836000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 20 complaints about airbags problems.

2017 Audi A4 Allroad

Questions about recall 18V836000

Is there a recall on the 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad and Audi A5 inflator module?

Yes. Recall 18V836000, reported on November 27, 2018, covers about 12 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V836000?

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4.

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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