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Audi recall: Air bags

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
17V001000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Jan 3, 2017
Owners notified
Mar 3, 2017
Vehicles or items affected
234,057
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
May 28, 2010 to Aug 13, 2016
Part
Air bags › Side/window; Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Maker's own recall number
69P1

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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