Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V667000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V667000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013-2015 audi a4 and s4 vehicles manufactured february 16, 2012, to october 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 audi allroad vehicles manufactured march 12, 2012, to october 21, 2014 Includes 101,938 affected units, Front Air Bags may not Deploy on Secondary Impact, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2015 audi a4 and s4 vehicles manufactured february 16, 2012, to october 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 audi allroad vehicles manufactured march 12, 2012, to october 21, 2014

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 audi a4 and s4 vehicles manufactured february 16, 2012, to october 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 audi allroad vehicles manufactured march 12, 2012, to october 21, 2014. due to an improper algorithm in the air bag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side air bags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. the recall began on november 14, 2014. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69k5.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V667000
Report Received Date: 2014-10-24T00:00:00
Subject: Front air bags may not deploy on secondary impact
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 101,938

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69K5
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 audi a4 and s4 vehicles manufactured february 16, 2012, to october 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 audi allroad vehicles manufactured march 12, 2012, to october 21, 2014. due to an improper algorithm in the air bag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side air bags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.
Consequence Summary: If the front air bags do not deploy in the event of a secondary impact to the front of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. the recall began on november 14, 2014. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69k5.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 95.42

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NHTSA ID: 14V667000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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