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DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Posted on: 2023-12-21
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 sq8, rsq8, q8, q7, and 2024 sq7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 214, side impact protection.
Consequence
An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed february 16, 2024. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69ga.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.