NHTSA Campaign 18V836000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Nov 27, 2018 · 12 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDI | A4 ALLROAD | 2017 | 12 |
| AUDI | A4 ALLROAD | 2018 | 12 |
| AUDI | A5 | 2018 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V836000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.