2017 AUDI Q7 RECALL - #16V519000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
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."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2017 AUDI Q7 |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
8/30/2015 - 5/8/2016 |
| Recalled on |
7/8/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/6/2016 |
| # Affected |
14,535 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
Air bags that deploy with excessive force may increase the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 |
2017 AUDI Q7 Recall for SEATS, MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
2017 AUDI Q7 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2017 AUDI Q7 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2017 AUDI Q7 Recall for STEERING, ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2017 AUDI Q7 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2017 AUDI Q7 Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2017 AUDI Q7 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2017 AUDI Q7 Recall for SEAT BELTS, PRETENSIONER
2017 AUDI Q7 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL
2017 AUDI Q7 Recall for STEERING
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