NHTSA Recall 17V150000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V150000; Date: Mar. 8, 2017
Although, the seat belt will operate as intended in the event of a crash, the pretensioner component may be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet; 2017 Audi S5 Cabriolet
Component: Seat Belts:pretensioner
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,676
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi a5 cabriolet and s5 cabriolet vehicles. A component within the front, rear, and rear center seat belt retractor pretensioners may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is deployed in the event of a crash.
How to Fix:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety belt retractors/pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began on June 28,2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69o8.
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: Jun 28, 2017
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