Component
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The sunroof drainage system in your Audi Q5 is supposed to keep water from seeping into the area around your side airbag. However, in some 2011-2017 models, this system can fail, allowing water to get in and damage the airbag canister.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag canister gets corroded, it could break apart without deploying the airbag. This could send sharp metal fragments into the passenger area, potentially causing serious injury or even death to you or your passengers.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect the airbag canister, remove any damaged foam, and either coat or replace it with a new one, all at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1.
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