2019 AUDI RS5 RECALL - #19V547000
		RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : SENSOR : OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
		
        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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							| Vehicle | 2019 AUDI RS5 |  |  
							| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |  
							| Manufactured between | 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |  
							| 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:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |  
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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 | 2019 AUDI RS5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE 
 2019 AUDI RS5 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
 
 2019 AUDI RS5 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
 
 2019 AUDI RS5 Recall for SEATS
 
 2019 AUDI RS5 Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, FRONT PASSENGER
 
 2019 AUDI RS5 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
 
 2019 AUDI RS5 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
 
 2019 AUDI RS5 Recall for TIRES
 
 2019 AUDI RS5 Recall for TIRES
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