2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2021-03-23
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 audi s3 sedan, a3 sedan, 2016-2018 a3 etron, 2017-2020 rs3 sedan, and 2015-2019 a3 cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (pods) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Consequence
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy program is still in development. Interim owner notice letters s informing owners of the safety risk were mailed may 21, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69by.
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:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Posted on: 2021-03-23
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 audi s3 sedan, a3 sedan, 2016-2018 a3 etron, 2017-2020 rs3 sedan, and 2015-2019 a3 cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (pods) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Consequence
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy program is still in development. Interim owner notice letters s informing owners of the safety risk were mailed may 21, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69by.
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.