Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The front passenger air bag sensor in your vehicle is a crucial safety feature that helps the air bag deploy when needed. It's located in the front passenger seat and uses an electrical connection to work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this connection comes loose, the front passenger air bag might not deploy in a crash. This could leave you or your passenger unprotected and increase the risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty air bag sensor with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
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