NHTSA Recall 19V474000
NHTSA Campaign Id 19V474000; Date: Jun. 19, 2019
a deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Audi A3; 2016 Audi A3; 2017 Audi A3; 2018 Audi A3; 2019 Audi A3; 2016 Audi A3 Etron; 2017 Audi A3 Etron; 2018 Audi A3 Etron; 2017 Audi RS3; 2018 Audi RS3; 2019 Audi RS3; 2015 Audi S3; 2016 Audi S3
Component: Air Bags: Occupant Classification System - Ocs (front Passenger)
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 138,896
Recall Summary:
volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 audi s3 sedan, 2015-2019 a3 sedan and a3 cabriolet, 2016-2018 a3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 rs3 vehicles. an improper electrical contact may cause the passenger occupant detection system (pods) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.
How to Fix:
audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin august 18, 2019. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 69z4.
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.
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