Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V001000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V001000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2011-2017 audi q5 vehicles Includes 234,057 affected units, Air Bag Inflator may Rupture due to Corrosion, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2011-2017 audi q5 vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 audi q5 vehicles. the sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. if this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. the recall is expected to began march 2017. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69p1.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V001000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2017-01-03T00:00:00

Subject: Air bag inflator may rupture due to corrosion

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 234,057

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69P1

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 audi q5 vehicles. the sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. if this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.

Consequence Summary: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. the recall is expected to began march 2017. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69p1.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 92.48

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