NHTSA Recall 17V001000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V001000; Date: Jan. 3, 2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Audi Q5; 2012 Audi Q5; 2013 Audi Q5; 2014 Audi Q5; 2015 Audi Q5; 2016 Audi Q5; 2017 Audi Q5
Component: Visibility:sun Roof Assembly
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 234,057
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
How to Fix:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69p1.
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: Mar 3, 2017
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