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DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE


Posted on: 2017-01-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 audi a7, a4, a6, volkswagen golf and tiguan vehicles and 2016 volkswagen e-golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly.  Additionally, certain 2017 audi q7, a4 sedan, a4 allroad, and 2018 audi q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.  

Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Volkswagen and audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge.  The recall began april 2017.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

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.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW


Posted on: 2017-01-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 audi a7, a4, a6, volkswagen golf and tiguan vehicles and 2016 volkswagen e-golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly.  Additionally, certain 2017 audi q7, a4 sedan, a4 allroad, and 2018 audi q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.  

Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Volkswagen and audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge.  The recall began april 2017.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

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.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL


Posted on: 2017-01-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 audi a7, a4, a6, volkswagen golf and tiguan vehicles and 2016 volkswagen e-golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly.  Additionally, certain 2017 audi q7, a4 sedan, a4 allroad, and 2018 audi q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.  

Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Volkswagen and audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge.  The recall began april 2017.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

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.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER


Posted on: 2017-01-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 audi a7, a4, a6, volkswagen golf and tiguan vehicles and 2016 volkswagen e-golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly.  Additionally, certain 2017 audi q7, a4 sedan, a4 allroad, and 2018 audi q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.  

Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Volkswagen and audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge.  The recall began april 2017.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

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.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE


Posted on: 2017-01-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 audi a7, a4, a6, volkswagen golf and tiguan vehicles and 2016 volkswagen e-golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly.  Additionally, certain 2017 audi q7, a4 sedan, a4 allroad, and 2018 audi q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.  

Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Volkswagen and audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge.  The recall began april 2017.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

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.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #6 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW


Posted on: 2017-01-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 audi a7, a4, a6, volkswagen golf and tiguan vehicles and 2016 volkswagen e-golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly.  Additionally, certain 2017 audi q7, a4 sedan, a4 allroad, and 2018 audi q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.  

Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Volkswagen and audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge.  The recall began april 2017.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

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.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #7 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL


Posted on: 2017-01-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 audi a7, a4, a6, volkswagen golf and tiguan vehicles and 2016 volkswagen e-golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly.  Additionally, certain 2017 audi q7, a4 sedan, a4 allroad, and 2018 audi q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.  

Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Volkswagen and audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge.  The recall began april 2017.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

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.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #8 - SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER


Posted on: 2017-01-05
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 audi a7, a4, a6, volkswagen golf and tiguan vehicles and 2016 volkswagen e-golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly.  Additionally, certain 2017 audi q7, a4 sedan, a4 allroad, and 2018 audi q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.  

Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Volkswagen and audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge.  The recall began april 2017.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

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.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #9 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL


Posted on: 2019-01-31
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 q7, a6 and a7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 audi a8 vehicles.  The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.

Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge.  The recall began february 28, 2019.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 24dp.

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.safercar.gov.