Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's driver's seat side air bag may have been installed incorrectly, which is a safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, the air bag might not work as it should, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Audi will inspect and reinstall the air bag for free, and you'll be notified by mail, but you can also contact them at 1-800-253-2834 for more information (recall number 69GA).
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.
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