NHTSA Recall 19V547000
NHTSA Campaign Id 19V547000; Date: Jul. 24, 2019
a disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Audi A4; 2018 Audi A4; 2018 Audi A5; 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet; 2017 Audi Allroad; 2018 Audi Allroad; 2018 Audi S4; 2018 Audi S5; 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet
Component: Air Bags: Occupant Classification System - Ocs (front Passenger)
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 144,092
Recall Summary:
volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2018 audi s5 cabriolet, s5 sportback, s5 coupe, s4 sedan, a5 cabriolet, a5 sportback and a5 coupe and 2017-2018 a4 sedan and a4 allroad vehicles. oxidation on the passenger occupant detection system (pods) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
How to Fix:
audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin september 15, 2019. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. audi's number for this recall is 74d9.
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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