Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The air bag control module in your Audi Q7 is a complex computer that controls the deployment of your vehicle's air bags. In some 2017 models, the software in this module can malfunction, causing the air bags to deploy with more force than needed.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the air bags could hit you harder than they should, which could lead to more serious injuries.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the air bag control module's software for free, so the air bags will deploy safely and correctly. You should schedule this update as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to May 8, 2016. Due to a software issue within the air bag control module, the frontal air bags may deploy with more force than required in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Air bags that deploy with excessive force may increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O3.
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