Recall 19V547000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Defect in 2017-2019 AUDI A5
RECALL This recall affects up to 145,337 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 19V547000 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 145,337 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, 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.
Safety Consequence
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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