Volkswagen Recalls 018 Audi A5 Sportback And 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles.

November 27, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V836000

Air Bag Mounting Screw may be Loose

If the air bag does not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of an injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V836000

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 12

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A5 Sportback and 2017-2018 Audi A4 Allroad vehicles. A passenger air bag module mounting screw may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly affecting the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag mounting screw, tightening or replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y4.

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.