NHTSA Campaign 16V519000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Jul 8, 2016 · 14,535 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to May 8, 2016. Due to a software issue within the air bag control module, the frontal air bags may deploy with more force than required in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
Air bags that deploy with excessive force may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O3.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDI | Q7 | 2017 | 14,535 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V519000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.