If the air bag deploys with more force than intended, it can increase the risk of injury.

Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A3 and S3 Sedan vehicles. In a lower-speed crash situation, the air bag control unit software may deploy the passenger frontal air bag improperly if the front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Actions

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q3.

Documents (12)

• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 2
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-3
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report/FMVSS 208
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-4

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