NHTSA Recall 16V519000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V519000; Date: Jul. 8, 2016
Air bags that deploy with excessive force may increase the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Audi Q7
Component: Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 14,535
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to may 8, 2016. Due to a software issue within the air bag control module, the frontal air bags may deploy with more force than required in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection. "
How to Fix:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69o3.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 6, 2016
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