NHTSA Campaign Id 09V484000; Date: Dec. 18, 2009
If this happens, a loose trim piece could injure the front seat occupants of the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:2009 Audi Q5
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 6,054
Recall Summary:Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 q5 passenger vehicles manufactured between November 25, 2008 and June 4, 2009. A left and/or right a-pillar trim cover clip may not have been manufactured correctly, allowing the a-pillar trim to become loose when the sideguard head protection airbags deploy during a crash.
How to Fix:Volkswagen will inspect the clip in the middle of the left and right a-pillar covers and replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on January 22, 2010. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834.
Recall Notes:Volkswagen safety recall no. 70d4/j6. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 22, 2010
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