NHTSA Recall 21V198000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V198000; Date: Mar. 22, 2021
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; 2020 Audi A3; 2016 Audi A3 Etron; 2017 Audi A3 Etron; 2018 Audi A3 Etron; 2017 Audi RS3; 2018 Audi RS3; 2019 Audi RS3; 2020 Audi RS3; 2015 Audi S3; 2016 Audi S3; 2017 Audi S3; 2018 Audi S3; 2019 Audi S3; 2020 Audi S3
Component: Air Bags:on-off Switch Assembly
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 153,152
Recall Summary:
volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 audi s3 sedan, a3 sedan, 2016-2018 a3 etron, 2017-2020 rs3 sedan, and 2015-2019 a3 cabriolet vehicles. the passenger occupant detection system (pods) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
How to Fix:
the remedy program is still in development. interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed may 21, 2021. owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 69by. note: this is an expansion of recall 19v-474. any vehicle previously repaired under recall 19v474 must return for a new remedy.
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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