Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The front passenger air bag in your Audi S8 or A8 is designed to protect you in a crash. In some 2022-2023 models, the air bag wasn't installed correctly, which could affect how it deploys.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's a crash and the air bag deploys with too much force, it could seriously hurt a child or small person who's not buckled in and sitting close to the dashboard.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty air bag module with a new one that deploys safely and correctly – at no cost to you. You'll get a recall notice in the mail on April 14, 2023, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S8 and A8 vehicles. During air bag assembly, the front-passenger occupant protection flap of the air bag may not have been folded correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In a crash, an incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury to a child or small person who is seated and unbelted on the front passenger seat and very close to the instrument panel.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69ET.
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