2018 AUDI A5 RECALL - #19V547000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : PASSENGER SIDE : INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 AUDI A5 |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
2/7/2017 - 7/26/2018 |
| Recalled on |
7/24/2019 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/9/2019 |
| # Affected |
145,337 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag. |
| Consequences |
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2018 AUDI A5 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2018 AUDI A5 Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2018 AUDI A5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2018 AUDI A5 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
2018 AUDI A5 Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
2018 AUDI A5 Recall for SEATS
2018 AUDI A5 Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, FRONT PASSENGER
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