Component
AIR BAGS
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The air bag control unit in your Audi is a critical safety component that helps deploy the air bags in a crash. It's a small computer that could corrode and stop working in your 2008-2009 A4, A5, or Q5.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag control unit fails, your air bags might not deploy during a crash, which could lead to serious injury or harm.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty air bag control unit with a new one, free of charge. This repair is essential, and you should schedule it as soon as possible once you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.
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