2018 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET 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 S5 CABRIOLET |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
3/2/2017 - 7/28/2018 |
| 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 S5 CABRIOLET Recall for AIR BAGS
2018 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2018 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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