If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.

Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (11)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: December 06, 2018 Advance Notice – Safety Recall 69Y4 / Passenger Airbag Mounting Screw – USA ONLY
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: December 12, 2018 Repair Available – Safety Recall 69Y4 / Passenger Airbag Mounting Bolt – USA ONLY
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4

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