NHTSA Recall 17V196000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V196000; Date: Mar. 22, 2017
If the air bag deploys with more force than intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Audi A3; 2017 Audi S3
Component: Air Bags: Occupant Classification System - Ocs (front Passenger)
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 11,618
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi a3 and s3 sedan vehicles. In a lower-speed crash situation, the air bag control unit software may deploy the passenger frontal air bag improperly if the front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. 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:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69q3.
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: Apr 20, 2017
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